Oliver Jackson-Cohen
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Early Life and Education
Oliver Jackson-Cohen was born on 24 October 1986 in London, England. His mother, Betty Jackson, is a well-known fashion designer, and his father, David Cohen, serves as her business partner. Due to his father's French heritage, Oliver attended the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle, a French international school located in London. This early education contributed to his fluency in French and a noticeable French accent.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 29 Mar, 1986
- Age
- 34 yrs
- Occupations
- Actor
Film actor
Model
Television actor
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- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Birth Place
- Westminster
- Education
- Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- English actor and model
- Net Worth 2021
- 3 million
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Early Interest in Acting
Despite being advised against pursuing an acting career, Oliver chose to follow his passion. He paused further academic studies to focus on acting and began attending auditions. Intent on refining his craft, he hired an agent and aspired to eventually enroll in a drama school in New York.
Acting Training and Early Roles
He later joined the Malisa Theatre Academy, where he was deeply influenced by acting coach Michael Luggio. Oliver praised Luggio’s teaching methodology, which emphasized helping students overcome fear. To gain practical experience, he also participated in the Youngblood Theatre Company on weekends. His dedication paid off when, at the age of 15, he landed a minor role in the British soap opera Hollyoaks.
