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Lynn Cohen

Bio: Lynn Harriette Cohen (née Kay; August 10, 1933 – February 14, 2020) was an American actress known for her roles in film, television and theater. She was particularly known for her role as Magda in the HBO series Sex and the City, which she also played in the 2008 film of the same name and its 2010 sequel, as well as for portraying Mags in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and Mrs
Born: Thu, Aug 10 1933
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Death: Fri, Feb 14 2020
Lynn Cohen is 86 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Castles in the Sky
Castles in the Sky
Lynn Cohen would have been no older than 86 in Castles in the Sky as 'Malkeh'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 18 2023
Poster of Wherefore Art Thou
Wherefore Art Thou
Lynn Cohen would have been no older than 86 in Wherefore Art Thou as 'Juliet (80's)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 09 2022
Poster of The Vigil
The Vigil
Lynn Cohen would have been no older than 86 in The Vigil as 'Mrs. Litvak'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 2020
Poster of Lingua Franca
Lingua Franca
Lynn Cohen would have been no older than 86 in Lingua Franca as 'Olga'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 2020
Poster of I Can Change
I Can Change
Lynn Cohen would have been no older than 86 in I Can Change as 'Widow Emerson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 2020
Poster of Write Me
Write Me
Lynn Cohen would have been no older than 86 in Write Me as 'Frida'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 29 2020
Poster of After Class
After Class
Lynn Cohen was 86 in After Class as 'Agatha'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 2019
Poster of Feast of the Seven Fishes
Feast of the Seven Fishes
Lynn Cohen was 86 in Feast of the Seven Fishes as 'Nonnie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 2019
Poster of I Am a Seagull
I Am a Seagull
Lynn Cohen was 86 in I Am a Seagull as 'Lynn / Aged Nina'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 04 2019
Poster of The World Without You
The World Without You
Lynn Cohen was 85 in The World Without You as 'Gretchen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 22 2019
Poster of Olympia
Olympia
Lynn Cohen was 85 in Olympia as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 11 2018
Poster of 7 Splinters in Time
7 Splinters in Time
Lynn Cohen was 84 in 7 Splinters in Time as 'Babs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 2018
Poster of Tooth and Nail
Tooth and Nail
Lynn Cohen was 84 in Tooth and Nail as 'Elaine'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 11 2018
Poster of Walden: Life in The Woods
Walden: Life in The Woods
Lynn Cohen was 84 in Walden: Life in The Woods as 'Alice'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 04 2017
Poster of Sollers Point
Sollers Point
Lynn Cohen was 84 in Sollers Point as 'Ladybug'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 19 2017
Poster of Oma
Oma
Lynn Cohen was 83 in Oma as 'Ethel Mueller'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 25 2017
Poster of Benji the Dove
Benji the Dove
Lynn Cohen was 83 in Benji the Dove as 'Miss O'Dell'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 10 2017
Poster of The Pickle Recipe
The Pickle Recipe
Lynn Cohen was 83 in The Pickle Recipe as 'Rose'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 2016
Poster of All in Time
All in Time
Lynn Cohen was 83 in All in Time as 'Mrs. Johnson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 2016
Poster of Beautiful Dreamer
Beautiful Dreamer
Lynn Cohen was 82 in Beautiful Dreamer as 'Elderly Amy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 2016
Poster of The Cobbler
The Cobbler
Lynn Cohen was 81 in The Cobbler as 'Sarah Simkin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 11 2014
Poster of They Came Together
They Came Together
Lynn Cohen was 80 in They Came Together as 'Bubby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 2014
Poster of Gabriel
Gabriel
Lynn Cohen was 80 in Gabriel as 'Nonny'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 2014
Poster of Floating Sunflowers
Floating Sunflowers
Lynn Cohen was 80 in Floating Sunflowers as 'Old Lady'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 12 2014
Poster of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Lynn Cohen was 80 in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire as 'Mags'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 2013
Poster of A Case of You
A Case of You
Lynn Cohen was 80 in A Case of You as 'Harriet'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 2013
Poster of 37
37
Lynn Cohen was 80 in 37 as 'Florel Bernstein'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 22 2013
Poster of Bottled Up
Bottled Up
Lynn Cohen was 79 in Bottled Up
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 2013
Poster of The Romance of Loneliness
The Romance of Loneliness
Lynn Cohen was 79 in The Romance of Loneliness as 'Mina'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 12 2012
Poster of Art Machine
Art Machine
Lynn Cohen was 79 in Art Machine as 'Roberta'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2012
Poster of Not Waving but Drowning
Not Waving but Drowning
Lynn Cohen was 78 in Not Waving but Drowning as 'Sylvia'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 06 2012
Poster of 1-900-TONIGHT (Somewhere Tonight)
1-900-TONIGHT (Somewhere Tonight)
Lynn Cohen was 77 in 1-900-TONIGHT (Somewhere Tonight) as 'Mrs. Pecorino'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 08 2011
Poster of Shakespeare in the Present
Shakespeare in the Present
Lynn Cohen was 77 in Shakespeare in the Present
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of The Extra Man
The Extra Man
Lynn Cohen was 76 in The Extra Man as 'Lois Huber'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 2010
Poster of Sex and the City 2
Sex and the City 2
Lynn Cohen was 76 in Sex and the City 2 as 'Magda'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 2010
Poster of A Little Help
A Little Help
Lynn Cohen was 76 in A Little Help as 'Mrs. Cosolito'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 2010
Poster of Synecdoche, New York
Synecdoche, New York
Lynn Cohen was 75 in Synecdoche, New York as 'Caden's Mother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 2008
Poster of Eagle Eye
Eagle Eye
Lynn Cohen was 75 in Eagle Eye as 'Mrs. Wierzbowski'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 25 2008
Poster of Eavesdrop
Eavesdrop
Lynn Cohen was 74 in Eavesdrop as 'May'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 2008
Poster of Sex and the City
Sex and the City
Lynn Cohen was 74 in Sex and the City as 'Magda'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 12 2008
Poster of Deception
Deception
Lynn Cohen was 74 in Deception as 'Woman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 24 2008
Poster of Across the Universe
Across the Universe
Lynn Cohen was 74 in Across the Universe as 'Grandmother Carrigan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 2007
Poster of The Life Before Her Eyes
The Life Before Her Eyes
Lynn Cohen was 74 in The Life Before Her Eyes as 'Sister Beatrice'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 08 2007
Poster of Then She Found Me
Then She Found Me
Lynn Cohen was 74 in Then She Found Me as 'Trudy Epner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 2007
Poster of The Hottest State
The Hottest State
Lynn Cohen was 73 in The Hottest State as 'Harris's Mother'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 2007
Poster of Invincible
Invincible
Lynn Cohen was 73 in Invincible as 'Mrs. Spegnetti'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 2006
Poster of Munich
Munich
Lynn Cohen was 72 in Munich as 'Golda Meir'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 2005
Poster of While the Widow Is Away
While the Widow Is Away
Lynn Cohen was 71 in While the Widow Is Away as 'The Widow'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 09 2005
Poster of Evergreen
Evergreen
Lynn Cohen was 70 in Evergreen as 'Grandmother'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of The Station Agent
The Station Agent
Lynn Cohen was 70 in The Station Agent as 'Patty at the Good to Go'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 2003
Poster of The Jimmy Show
The Jimmy Show
Lynn Cohen was 68 in The Jimmy Show as 'Ruth'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 16 2002
Poster of Fast Food Fast Women
Fast Food Fast Women
Lynn Cohen was 66 in Fast Food Fast Women as 'Jesse'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 15 2000
Poster of Cradle Will Rock
Cradle Will Rock
Lynn Cohen was 66 in Cradle Will Rock as 'Silvano - Mama'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1999
Poster of Just One Time
Just One Time
Lynn Cohen was 66 in Just One Time as 'Sophia'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 13 1999
Poster of Deconstructing Harry
Deconstructing Harry
Lynn Cohen was 64 in Deconstructing Harry as 'Janet's Mom'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1997
Poster of Once We Were Strangers
Once We Were Strangers
Lynn Cohen was 64 in Once We Were Strangers
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 1997
Poster of Walking and Talking
Walking and Talking
Lynn Cohen was 62 in Walking and Talking as 'Andrew's Mom'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 17 1996
Poster of I Shot Andy Warhol
I Shot Andy Warhol
Lynn Cohen was 62 in I Shot Andy Warhol as 'Hotel Earle Concierge'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1996
Poster of Vanya on 42nd Street
Vanya on 42nd Street
Lynn Cohen was 61 in Vanya on 42nd Street as 'Maman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 19 1994
Poster of The Counterfeit Contessa
The Counterfeit Contessa
Lynn Cohen was 60 in The Counterfeit Contessa as 'Angie Nardino'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 04 1994
Poster of Manhattan Murder Mystery
Manhattan Murder Mystery
Lynn Cohen was 59 in Manhattan Murder Mystery as 'Lilian House'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 02 1993
Poster of Golden Years
Golden Years
Lynn Cohen was 57 in Golden Years as 'Receptionist'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 16 1991
Poster of Angry
Angry
Lynn Cohen was 57 in Angry as 'Mother'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of God Friended Me
God Friended Me
Lynn Cohen was 85+ in God Friended Me as 'Rose'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2018
Poster of Chicago Med
Chicago Med
Lynn Cohen was 82+ in Chicago Med as 'Rose Wechsler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 17 2015
Poster of Master of None
Master of None
Lynn Cohen was 82+ in Master of None as 'Carol'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 06 2015
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Lynn Cohen was 68+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent as 'Mina Cohen, Anna Ansel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Lynn Cohen was 66+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Art Teacher, Rosa Doletti'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Sex and the City
Sex and the City
Lynn Cohen was 64+ in Sex and the City as 'Magda'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 06 1998
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Lynn Cohen was 57+ in Law & Order as 'Elizabeth Mizener'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990