Rob Cohen
Film director of 'The Fast and the Furious'
Born
March 12th, 1949
76 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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American director, producer, and screenwriter. Directed features such as 'The Fast and the Furious' and 'xXx', shaping action film genres in the early 2000s. Cohen's career began in television, eventually moving to film where he established a reputation for high-octane storytelling. He produced and directed films across various genres, contributing significantly to cinematic techniques in action sequences. Later works continued to explore themes of adventure and heroism.
Directed 'The Fast and the Furious'
Directed 'xXx'
Produced 'Dragonheart'
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