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Sacha Baron Cohen is a British comedian, actor, and filmmaker known for his satirical and controversial characters. He gained international recognition for creating and portraying characters such as Ali G, Borat Sagdiyev, and Brüno Geccardi. These characters often engage unsuspecting individuals in mock interviews, exposing societal prejudices and generating humor through absurdity and uncomfortable truths.

Baron Cohen's early work included appearances on British television. His character Ali G, a white man adopting a faux-rap persona, became a cultural phenomenon in the late 1990s and early 2000s. This led to the creation of Da Ali G Show, which aired in both the UK and the US.

The film Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, released in 2006, further propelled him to stardom. The mockumentary followed the fictional Kazakh journalist Borat as he traveled across America, interacting with real people and eliciting often outrageous reactions. The film was a critical and commercial success, though it also faced criticism for its portrayal of Kazakhstan and its reliance on potentially offensive stereotypes.

Another notable character is Brüno, an Austrian gay fashion reporter, who featured in the 2009 film Brüno. Similar to Borat, the film used its protagonist to satirize the fashion industry and explore themes of identity and prejudice.

Baron Cohen has also taken on more traditional acting roles, appearing in films such as Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Les Misérables, and The Trial of the Chicago 7. His work frequently blends political and social commentary with extreme comedy, making him a distinctive and often provocative figure in contemporary entertainment. He has won numerous awards for his work, including a Golden Globe for Best Actor for Borat.