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Ethan Cohn (born April 18, 1979) is an American actor.[1]
Key Information
Career
[edit]Cohn starred in the films Cry Wolf, Rubber, The Experiment, and Lady in the Water.
He portrays Owen Kellogg in Atlas Shrugged (2011), the film adaptation of Ayn Rand's novel of the same name.
Most recently, he played a cranky birdwatcher in the film A Birder's Guide to Everything, which has been picked up by Focus World.
He is best known for his role as Zane Taylor in science fiction serial drama television series Heroes. Cohn has worked in many television series, having small roles in CSI: Miami, Head Cases and Huff. However, he advanced rapidly in his career and had a recurrent role in Gilmore Girls as Glenn.[2]
Along with playwright and journalist Elizabeth Savage, Cohn has written comedy television pilots and feature films.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Cry Wolf | Graham | |
| 2006 | Art School Confidential | Art Dork #2 | Uncredited |
| 2006 | Lady in the Water | Glasses Smoker | |
| 2007 | The Gene Generation | Mouse | |
| 2007 | On the Doll | Brian | |
| 2010 | Alice in Wonderland | Man with Large Chin in Red Queen Court | |
| 2010 | Rubber | Film Buff Ethan | |
| 2010 | The Experiment | Benjy | |
| 2011 | Atlas Shrugged: Part I | Owen Kellogg | |
| 2011 | Language of a Broken Heart | Cubbie | |
| 2012 | The Amazing Spider-Man | Lab Technician | Uncredited |
| 2013 | A Birder's Guide to Everything | Jeff | |
| 2014 | Beautiful Girl | Garth | |
| 2018 | Another Time | Security Guard | |
| 2018 | The Con Is On | Cameron | |
| 2020 | Wander Darkly | Kevin | |
| 2022 | Blonde | Assistant to the Director |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2005 | Gilmore Girls | Glenn Babble / Josh | 12 episodes |
| 2004 | Huff | Cal | Episode: "Is She Dead?" |
| 2005 | CSI: Miami | Todd Simmons | Episode: Game Over" |
| 2005 | Head Cases | Spencer | Episode: "S(elf) Help" |
| 2006 | Campus Ladies | Theater Manager | Episode: "The Blind Leading the Blonde" |
| 2007 | Heroes | Zane Taylor | Episode: "Run!" |
| 2008 | Greek | Clerk | Episode: "Barely Legal" |
| 2009 | Monk | Kyle Larkin | Episode: "Mr. Monk and the UFO" |
| 2010 | United States of Tara | Dark Nihilist | Episode: "Explosive Diorama" |
| 2014 | Castle | Milo Pavlik | Episode: "Under Fire" |
| 2014 | Intelligence | Danny | Episode: "The Grey Hat" |
| 2016 | Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ | Ted | Episode: "Make Partner Part 2" |
| 2016 | Rizzoli & Isles | Derek | Episode: "Post Mortem" |
| 2018 | Roseanne | Nick | Episode: "No Country for Old Women" |
| 2019 | The Morning Show | Jared | Episode: "Lonely at the Top" |
References
[edit]- ^ "Ethan Cohn". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
- ^ Cohn, Ethan (2017-01-23). "Former 'Gilmore Girls' Star Reflects on D.C. March: "I No Longer Felt Alone" (Guest Column)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
External links
[edit]- Ethan Cohn at IMDb
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Ethan Cohn
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Early life
Upbringing in New York City
Ethan Cohn was born on April 18, 1979, in New York City, New York, where he spent his formative years.[1][2] As a child, Cohn received classical music training on the cello, entering the tradition somewhat reluctantly through structured lessons and school programs that emphasized instrumental study.[2] In elementary school, he attended a public institution in the city that incorporated classical music into its daily curriculum, fostering early exposure to orchestral repertoire.[4] By his teenage years, his interests evolved; he explored electric bass and guitar, drawing inspiration from diverse recordings that sparked a deeper enthusiasm for music-making beyond classical confines.[2] During high school, Cohn concentrated on acoustic bass, concurrently enrolling in the Juilliard School's Precollege program to advance his classical bass technique.[2] At age 18, in 1997, he composed an original orchestral work accepted into the New York Philharmonic's Very Young Composers initiative, marking an early milestone in his creative development amid the city's vibrant cultural ecosystem.[2]Acting career
Debut and early roles
Cohn's professional acting debut occurred on television in the WB series Gilmore Girls, where he portrayed Glenn Babble, a staff member at the Yale Daily News, beginning with the episode "An Affair to Remember" on October 28, 2003.[5] He appeared in a total of 12 episodes across seasons 4 and 5, often interacting with characters Rory Gilmore and Paris Geller in storylines involving campus journalism and interpersonal dynamics.[1] Following this breakthrough, Cohn secured additional guest roles in prime-time dramas. In 2004, he played Cal in the Showtime series Huff, appearing in the episode "Is She Dead?". The next year, he guest-starred as Todd Simmons, a murder suspect, in an episode of CBS's CSI: Miami titled "Game Over". Also in 2005, Cohn had a role as Spencer in the short-lived Fox legal dramedy Head Cases. Cohn transitioned to film with a supporting role as Graham in the teen horror-thriller Cry Wolf (2005), directed by Jeff Wadlow, which featured a cast including Julian Morris and Linda Lee.[6] His next cinematic appearance was a minor part as the Glasses Smoker in M. Night Shyamalan's fantasy film Lady in the Water (2006), starring Bryce Dallas Howard and Paul Giamatti.[7] These early projects established Cohn in both television and independent film circuits during the mid-2000s.Mid-career film and television work
Cohn's mid-career period, spanning the mid-2000s, featured a mix of recurring television appearances and supporting film roles that built on his early breakthroughs. He gained prominence with a recurring role as Glenn Babble, a quirky Yale Daily News staffer and Rory Gilmore's colleague, appearing in 12 episodes of Gilmore Girls across seasons 4 and 5 from October 2003 to February 2005.[8] This role marked a step up from one-off guest spots, including Cal in the HBO series Huff (episode aired October 24, 2004), Todd Simmons in CSI: Miami (episode "Game Over," aired January 17, 2005), and Spencer in Head Cases (2005). In film, Cohn transitioned to more diverse genre projects after Cry Wolf. He portrayed the Glasses Smoker, a minor but memorable apartment resident, in M. Night Shyamalan's fantasy film Lady in the Water (released July 21, 2006), which drew mixed reviews for its allegorical storytelling despite a reported budget of $75 million.[7] By 2007, he took on the role of Mouse, a tech-savvy sidekick, in the cyberpunk actioner The Gene Generation, a low-budget production starring Bai Ling that explored themes of genetic engineering but received limited theatrical release.[9] The late 2000s saw Cohn in several independent and experimental films. In 2010, he played Film Buff Ethan, a meta-commentary character obsessed with cinema, in Quentin Dupieux's surreal horror-comedy Rubber, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and satirized narrative tropes through a killer tire.[10] That same year, he appeared as Benjy in The Experiment, a remake of the Stanford prison experiment thriller, and had a brief uncredited role as a courtier in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland.[11][10] These roles highlighted Cohn's versatility in niche projects, though none achieved mainstream commercial success.Role in Atlas Shrugged and ideological projects
Ethan Cohn portrayed Owen Kellogg, the vice president of operations for Taggart Transcontinental, in the 2011 film Atlas Shrugged: Part I, an adaptation of Ayn Rand's novel emphasizing themes of individualism and opposition to collectivism.[12][13] In the film, released on April 15, 2011, Kellogg abruptly resigns and declines a promotion offered by Dagny Taggart, marking an early instance of the narrative's "strike" by productive minds against societal decay.[14] The production, directed by Paul Johansson with a budget of approximately $5 million, aimed to bring Rand's philosophical work to screen amid challenges in securing financing due to the story's ideological content.[15] No public records indicate Cohn's direct involvement in broader ideological initiatives tied to Objectivism or related projects beyond this acting role. Cohn has not authored statements or participated in interviews explicitly linking his performance to personal advocacy for Rand's principles.[16] The film's release occurred during a period of interest in libertarian-leaning media, but Cohn's subsequent activities, including participation in the 2017 Women's March on Washington, suggest personal political leanings divergent from Rand's advocacy for laissez-faire capitalism.[17]Musical career
Transition to music and bass performance
Cohn first developed his skills on the double bass during high school, studying classical techniques at The Juilliard School's Pre-College program in New York City.[2] This early training laid the groundwork for his instrumental proficiency, emphasizing foundational repertoire and performance discipline.[2] Parallel to his acting pursuits in the 2000s and early 2010s, Cohn expanded his musical exploration by composing original works and transitioning to electric bass, incorporating influences from jazz, rock, funk, and experimental styles.[2] By the mid-2010s, following a slowdown in acting opportunities after roles such as Owen Kellogg in Atlas Shrugged: Part I (2011), he committed more fully to music by enrolling in formal degree programs.[2] He earned a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Bass Performance from The New School in New York, honing performance and improvisation skills under jazz pedagogy.[2] [3] In approximately 2014, Cohn relocated to Montreal, Quebec, where he pursued a Master of Music in Contemporary Improvisation at McGill University, studying with prominent figures including Robert Black, Mark Dresser, and William Parker.[2] [18] This move facilitated his immersion in Canada's vibrant experimental music scene, enabling collaborations with local ensembles and marking his emergence as a professional bassist.[18] During this period, he performed regularly in improvisational settings, blending acoustic and electric bass techniques across genres.[19] By the late 2010s, Cohn had established a performance career, contributing to groups such as the Plastic Waste Band at events like Pop Montreal and freelancing in double bass roles for contemporary ensembles.[20] His versatility—spanning bowed solos, electric grooves, and free improvisation—became evident in North American and European appearances, solidifying bass performance as a primary artistic outlet.[21] Currently based in Brooklyn, New York, he continues to prioritize live improvisation and genre-crossing projects over prior acting endeavors.[2]Compositions, improvisation, and education
Cohn began composing music during his youth, creating an orchestral piece performed by the New York Philharmonic at age 18 through the Very Young Composers program.[2] In his professional career, he has composed for jazz and improvisational ensembles, including multiple albums with the Plastic Waste Band, such as their self-titled debut (2017), Crushed (2019), and Revelations EP (2020), where he contributed bass, additional instruments, and original compositions.[22] Further credits include compositions for the Focusyear Band's Bosque (2021) and Ensemble Infinity's Ensemble Infinity and Infinity EP (both 2023), blending acoustic and electric bass elements in experimental jazz contexts.[22] As an improviser, Cohn explores free-form performance across genres, incorporating electronics as interfaces for live collaboration, as demonstrated in sessions like his Banff Centre improv with percussionist MAYSUN (2024) and appearances at the Improv Spaces Music Festival (2025).[2] [23] His master's recital at The Stone in New York City (April 25, 2023) featured original compositions alongside improvisation with trumpet, drums, and keyboards.[24] Cohn's improvisational work emphasizes versatility and exploration of the "unknown," often in quintets and ensembles pushing jazz boundaries.[21] Cohn's formal education includes early cello studies from age five, followed by classical double bass training at Juilliard’s Precollege program during high school.[2] [4] He earned a bachelor's degree from McGill University with a major in jazz bass performance and a minor in computer science.[2] Additional training came from the Banff Workshop for Jazz & Creative Music and Focusyear Basel.[25] Cohn completed a Master of Arts in Performer-Composer at The New School (2021–2023).[3] As an educator, he has maintained a private studio since 2014, teaching electric and acoustic bass, guitar, piano, composition, songwriting, music theory, and ear training to students of all ages, both in-person in New York City and remotely; prior roles include instructor at the New York Philharmonic's Very Young Composers program (2012–2014), Camp Encore-Coda (2015), and Union United Church (2017–2020).[26]Filmography
Film roles
Ethan Cohn's credited roles in feature films span supporting and minor characters, often in genres including horror, fantasy, and drama.[1]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Cry Wolf | Graham[6] |
| 2006 | Lady in the Water | Glasses Smoker[7] |
| 2010 | Rubber | Film Buff Ethan[27] |
| 2010 | The Experiment | Benjy[11] |
| 2010 | Alice in Wonderland | Man with Large Chin in Red Queen Court |
| 2011 | Atlas Shrugged: Part I | Owen Kellogg |
| 2020 | Wander Darkly | Kevin |
| 2022 | Blonde | Assistant to the Director |