Sacha Baron Cohen's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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, comedian, and performance artist celebrated for creating and portraying satirical characters such as Ali G, Borat Sagdiyev, Brüno Gehard, and Admiral General Aladeen. He has received numerous awards, including two BAFTA TV Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and a SAG Award. Additionally, he's been nominated for three Academy Awards and six Primetime Emmy Awards, recognizing his contributions to film and television.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Controversies & Scandals

1999: Awards and Recognition as Ali G

In 1999, Sacha Baron Cohen was named comedian of the year by GQ and won Best Newcomer at the British Comedy Awards for his character Ali G.

1999: Best Newcomer Comedy Awards

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

2001: Ranked in Top 100 TV Characters

In 2001, Ali G was ranked eighth on Channel 4's list of the 100 Greatest TV Characters.

December 2006: British Comedy Awards Acceptance

In December 2006, Sacha Baron Cohen accepted an award at the British Comedy Awards out of character, joking about Borat's absence due to a Holocaust denial conference.

January 2007: Golden Globe and Academy Award Nomination

In January 2007, Sacha Baron Cohen won a Golden Globe for Best Actor for his role in 'Borat' and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

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2007: Time 100 List Feature

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

2008: Academy Membership

In 2008, Sacha Baron Cohen became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the Actors Branch.

2012: Outstanding Achievement Award

In 2012, Sacha Baron Cohen accepted the Outstanding Achievement Award at the British Comedy Awards as Ali G.

2013: BAFTA Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award

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

2018: The Times' Best Comedians List

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

2019: Anti-Defamation League Award

In 2019, Sacha Baron Cohen received the Anti-Defamation League's International Leadership Award and gave a speech criticizing internet companies for their handling of hate speech.

July 2022: Baron Cohen defeats the lawsuit

On July 8, 2022, Sacha Baron Cohen defeated the lawsuit filed against him by Roy Moore, which originated in 2018 following Cohen's mock interview with Moore in "Who Is America?".