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Larry Cohen

Bio: Lawrence George Cohen (July 15, 1941 – March 23, 2019) was an American screenwriter, producer, and director of film and television, best known as a B-movie auteur of horror and science fiction films — often containing police procedural and satirical elements — during the 1970s and 1980s, such as It's Alive (1974), God Told Me To (1976), It Lives Again (1978), The Stuff (1985) and A Return to Salem's Lot (1987). After that, he concentrated mainly on screenwriting, including Phone Booth (2002), Cellular (2004) and Captivity (2007)

Born: Tue, Jul 15 1941

Birthplace: Kingston, New York, USA

Death: Sun, Mar 24 2019

Larry Cohen is 77 years old

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Messages Deleted

Larry Cohen was 68 in Messages Deleted as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 2010

It's Alive

Larry Cohen was 68 in It's Alive as 'Screenplay, Characters'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 15 2009

The Gambler, The Girl and The Gunslinger

Larry Cohen was 67 in The Gambler, The Girl and The Gunslinger as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 11 2009

Connected

Larry Cohen was 67 in Connected as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 25 2008

Captivity

Larry Cohen was 65 in Captivity as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 2007

Pick Me Up

Larry Cohen was 64 in Pick Me Up as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 2006

Cellular

Larry Cohen was 63 in Cellular as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 06 2004

Phone Booth

Larry Cohen was 61 in Phone Booth as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 04 2003

Misbegotten

Larry Cohen was 56 in Misbegotten as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 23 1998

The Defenders: Choice of Evils

Larry Cohen was 56 in The Defenders: Choice of Evils as 'Teleplay, Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 18 1998

Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave

Larry Cohen was 55 in Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave as 'Teleplay'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 12 1997

The Ex

Larry Cohen was 55 in The Ex as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1996

Invasion of Privacy

Larry Cohen was 55 in Invasion of Privacy as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1996

Uncle Sam

Larry Cohen was 55 in Uncle Sam as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1996

Original Gangstas

Larry Cohen was 54 in Original Gangstas as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1996

The Tourist

Larry Cohen was 54 in The Tourist as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 07 1996

Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Ice

Larry Cohen was 54 in Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Ice as 'Teleplay'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 18 1996

The Invaders

Larry Cohen was 54 in The Invaders as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 12 1995

The Expert

Larry Cohen was 54 in The Expert as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 15 1995

As Good As Dead

Larry Cohen was 53 in As Good As Dead as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 10 1995

Body Snatchers

Larry Cohen was 51 in Body Snatchers as 'Screenstory'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 09 1993

Guilty as Sin

Larry Cohen was 51 in Guilty as Sin as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1993

Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence

Larry Cohen was 51 in Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence as 'Writer, Characters, Co-Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 1992

Maniac Cop 2

Larry Cohen was 49 in Maniac Cop 2 as 'Writer, Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 18 1990

The Ambulance

Larry Cohen was 48 in The Ambulance as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 22 1990

Wicked Stepmother

Larry Cohen was 47 in Wicked Stepmother as 'Director, Writer, Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1989

Desperado: Avalanche at Devil's Ridge

Larry Cohen was 46 in Desperado: Avalanche at Devil's Ridge as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 24 1988

Desperado: Avalanche at Devil's Ridge

Larry Cohen was 46 in Desperado: Avalanche at Devil's Ridge as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 24 1988

Maniac Cop

Larry Cohen was 46 in Maniac Cop as 'Producer, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1988

Deadly Illusion

Larry Cohen was 46 in Deadly Illusion as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1987

Best Seller

Larry Cohen was 46 in Best Seller as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1987

A Return to Salem's Lot

Larry Cohen was 46 in A Return to Salem's Lot as 'Director, Executive Producer, Screenplay, Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1987

It's Alive III: Island of the Alive

Larry Cohen was 45 in It's Alive III: Island of the Alive as 'Director, Screenplay, Characters, Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 27 1987

The Stuff

Larry Cohen was 43 in The Stuff as 'Director, Writer, Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 1985

Special Effects

Larry Cohen was 43 in Special Effects as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 1984

Perfect Strangers

Larry Cohen was 42 in Perfect Strangers as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1984

Scandalous

Larry Cohen was 42 in Scandalous as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 29 1984

Women of San Quentin

Larry Cohen was 42 in Women of San Quentin as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 23 1983

Larry Cohen was 41 in Q as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 08 1982

I, the Jury

Larry Cohen was 40 in I, the Jury as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 22 1982

See China and Die

Larry Cohen was 40 in See China and Die as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 09 1981

Full Moon High

Larry Cohen was 40 in Full Moon High as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 04 1981

The American Success Company

Larry Cohen was 38 in The American Success Company as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1980

It Lives Again

Larry Cohen was 36 in It Lives Again as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Characters'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 10 1978

The Case of the Baltimore Girls

Larry Cohen was 36 in The Case of the Baltimore Girls as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 23 1978

The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover

Larry Cohen was 36 in The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1977

Calling Doctor Storm, M.D.

Larry Cohen was 36 in Calling Doctor Storm, M.D. as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 25 1977

God Told Me To

Larry Cohen was 35 in God Told Me To as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1976

Man on the Outside

Larry Cohen was 33 in Man on the Outside as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 29 1975

It's Alive

Larry Cohen was 32 in It's Alive as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 1974

Shootout in a One-Dog Town

Larry Cohen was 32 in Shootout in a One-Dog Town as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 09 1974

Hell Up In Harlem

Larry Cohen was 32 in Hell Up In Harlem as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1973

Black Caesar

Larry Cohen was 31 in Black Caesar as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 1973

Bone

Larry Cohen was 30 in Bone as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1972

The Manipulator

Larry Cohen was 30 in The Manipulator as 'Set Designer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1971

In Broad Daylight

Larry Cohen was 30 in In Broad Daylight as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 16 1971

El Condor

Larry Cohen was 28 in El Condor as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 1970

Daddy's Gone A-Hunting

Larry Cohen was 27 in Daddy's Gone A-Hunting as 'Story, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 13 1969

Scream Baby Scream

Larry Cohen was 27 in Scream Baby Scream as 'Screenplay, Story'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969

The Legend of Custer

Larry Cohen was 26 in The Legend of Custer as 'Idea'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968

I Deal In Danger

Larry Cohen was 25 in I Deal In Danger as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1966

Return of the Seven

Larry Cohen was 25 in Return of the Seven as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 19 1966

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Masters of Horror

Larry Cohen was 64+ in Masters of Horror as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 28 2005

The Invaders

Larry Cohen was 54+ in The Invaders as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 1995

Cool Million

Larry Cohen was 31+ in Cool Million as 'Writer, Story, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 28 1972

Coronet Blue

Larry Cohen was 25+ in Coronet Blue as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 29 1967

Branded

Larry Cohen was 23+ in Branded as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 24 1965

The Fugitive

Larry Cohen was 22+ in The Fugitive as 'Story, Writer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963

The Defenders

Larry Cohen was 20+ in The Defenders as 'Writer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961