Jeff Cohen's Net Worth and Career
Jeff Cohen, an accomplished American attorney and former child actor, boasts a net worth of $4 million. As the founding partner of Cohen & Gardner, LLP, Cohen is widely recognized for his role as "Chunk" in the 1985 Steven Spielberg production, The Goonies. Born Jeffrey Bertran McMahon on June 25, 1974, in Los Angeles, California, he adopted the stage name Jeffrey Cohen, derived from his mother's maiden name.
Career Beginnings
In addition to his iconic role in The Goonies, Cohen appeared on the game show Child's Play, where he described words to contestants, and in 1985, he was featured as a celebrity guest on Body Language. Despite facing mockery due to his size while portraying Chunk, Cohen embraced the opportunity to pursue high school football, which led to significant weight loss during his formative years. When puberty hit, Cohen retired from acting early and decided to focus on a career in law.
Academic and Professional Journey
Jeff Cohen attended the University of California, Berkeley, achieving a BS in Business Administration in 1996. Leveraging connections provided by Richard Donner, the director of The Goonies, Cohen secured summer jobs on the business side of movie studios. This exposure revealed the significance of legal expertise within Hollywood's business sphere. Consequently, Cohen pursued a legal education, graduating from the UCLA School of Law in 2000.
Legal Career Success
As a prominent entertainment attorney based in Los Angeles, Jeff Cohen co-founded Cohen & Gardner in Beverly Hills, achieving notable success. His professional accolades include being named one of Hollywood's "Top 35 Executives 35 and Under" and featuring in Variety's "Dealmakers Impact Report" in 2013. Beyond his legal practice, Cohen contributes insightful articles on business, legal, and political topics for the Huffington Post and CNBC as of February 2014.
