About Herman Cohen
Lived 1925 – 2002 (aged 76). Herman Cohen was an American film producer, screenwriter, actor, writer and producer.
Herman Cohen (August 27, 1925 – June 2, 2002) was an American film producer and screenwriter, known for his various B-movies. He is credited with helping to popularize the teen horror movie genre with films like the cult classic I Was a Teenage Werewolf.
Early life Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Cohen began his career in show business as a gofer and later an usher at the Dexter Theater in Detroit, starting he was just 12.
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Who was Herman Cohen?
American film producer (1925–2002)
When was Herman Cohen born?
Herman Cohen was born on 27 August 1925 in Detroit.
When did Herman Cohen die?
Herman Cohen died on 2 June 2002 in Los Angeles.
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Herman Cohen was a film producer, screenwriter, actor, writer and producer.
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Herman Cohen was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herman Cohen. https://biography.guide/herman-cohen/
MLA: "Herman Cohen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/herman-cohen/.
Chicago: "Herman Cohen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/herman-cohen/.
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