Sacha Baron Cohen's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 19, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Sacha Baron Cohen. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Sacha Noam Baron Cohen is an English actor and comedian renowned for his satirical characters like Ali G, Borat Sagdiyev, Brüno Gehard, and Admiral General Aladeen. His work has garnered critical acclaim, including two BAFTA TV Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and a SAG Award. He has also been nominated for three Academy Awards and six Primetime Emmy Awards, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in comedy and entertainment.

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1999: Won Best Newcomer at Comedy Awards

Baron Cohen won Best Newcomer at the 1999 British Comedy Awards.

1999: Won British Comedy Award

In 1999, Baron Cohen won the British Comedy Award for Best Male Newcomer.

1999: Comedian of the Year

In 1999, GQ named Baron Cohen Comedian of the Year. He also won Best Newcomer at the British Comedy Awards.

December 2006: British Comedy Awards

In December 2006, Sacha Baron Cohen appeared out of character to accept an award at the British Comedy Awards, stating that Borat was unable to attend.

January 2007: Won Golden Globe and Nominated for Academy Award

In January 2007, Baron Cohen won the Golden Globe for Best Actor – Musical or Comedy for Borat and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

2007: Time 100 list

Sacha Baron Cohen was featured in the Time 100 list for 2007.

September 2012: Defamation claim settled out of court

In September 2012, the defamation claim filed by Ayman Abu Aita against Sacha Baron Cohen was settled out of court for an undisclosed amount, resolving the dispute that originated from Cohen's portrayal of Abu Aita in the movie Brüno.

2012: Accepted Outstanding Achievement Award

In 2012, 13 years after winning Best Newcomer, Baron Cohen accepted the Outstanding Achievement Award from Sir Ben Kingsley as Ali G at the British Comedy Awards.

2013: Received BAFTA Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award

In 2013, Baron Cohen received the BAFTA Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy.

2018: Named among the best living comedians

In 2018, The Times named Sacha Baron Cohen among the 30 best living comedians.

2019: Anti-Defamation League's International Leadership Award

In 2019, Sacha Baron Cohen was awarded the Anti-Defamation League's International Leadership Award and criticized internet companies in his speech.

July 2022: Baron Cohen defeats Roy Moore's lawsuit

On 8 July 2022, Sacha Baron Cohen won against the lawsuit filed by Roy Moore. This legal victory concluded the dispute arising from Cohen's mock interview with Moore on "Who is America?" and the subsequent allegations.

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