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Leonard Cohen

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Leonard Cohen

  • Born: 21 September 1934, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Estimated net worth: 40 million USD

Leonard Cohen was a Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, and novelist, known for his deep, distinctive voice and profound lyrics. He gained fame with songs like 'Hallelujah' and 'Suzanne', and his work often explores themes of love, faith, and loss. Cohen's…

About Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen was a Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, and novelist, known for his deep, distinctive voice and profound lyrics. He gained fame with songs like 'Hallelujah' and 'Suzanne', and his work often explores themes of love, faith, and loss. Cohen's artistic reputation is marked by his ability to blend music and poetry seamlessly, making him a unique figure in the music industry.

Born
21 September 1934, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died
7 November 2016
Known for
Sound
Height
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Spouses
Suzanne Elrod (1963-1979)
Children
2 (Adam Cohen, Lorca Cohen)
Parents
Morris Cohen, Lily Cohen
Estimated net worth
40 million USD

Fun facts about Leonard Cohen

  • Leonard Cohen was also a published poet before he became famous as a musician, releasing his first poetry collection in 1956.
  • He was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2006 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.

Famous Leonard Cohen quotes

“There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in.”
Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man, 2005
“I choose the rooms that I live in with care.”
Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man, 2005
“I'm your man.”
I'm Your Man, 2006

Leonard Cohen filmography

Cast (52)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026Notes on Crashing Cars. MovieSelf
2026Proust Palimpsesto: Pastiches e Misturas MovieSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
2024Leonard Cohen: The Bird on a Wire Concerts MovieUnknown character
2024Leonard Cohen: If It Be Your Will MovieSelf
2022Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song MovieSelf7.4
2021Canadian Hits at the BBC MovieSelf5.0
2020Symphony Of The Invisible MovieSelf (voice)
2019Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love MovieSelf (archive footage)6.3
2018Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen MovieSelf (archive)10.0
2017Popular Voices at the BBC TVSelf (archive footage)
Show 42 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2016Omega MovieSelf6.3
2016Leonard Cohen: The Live Broadcast Sessions 1985-1993 MovieUnknown character10.0
2016Night Flight: Born Again MovieSelf
2016Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man, From Montreal to the World MovieSelf10.0
2015Al Purdy Was Here Movie(voice)5.0
2014Leonard Cohen - Live in Dublin MovieSelf9.0
2012Leonard Cohen: After the Gold Rush MovieUnknown character6.2
2010Leonard Cohen's Lonesome Heroes MovieHimself5.0
2010Leonard Cohen: Songs from the Road MovieLead Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards8.7
2010Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire MovieSelf5.6
2010Yesno Movie(voice)
2009Leonard Cohen: Live at the Isle of Wight 1970 MovieSelf7.6
2008Leonard Cohen: Live in London MovieSelf8.8
2006Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man MovieSelf6.4
2006Leonard Cohen: First We Take Austin MovieVocals
2006Leonard Cohen: Under Review: 1978-2006 MovieSelf8.2
1999The Genius of Lenny Breau MovieSelf
1997Beautiful Losers MovieSelf8.0
1997Leonard Cohen: Spring 96 MovieUnknown character7.0
1996Message to Love - The Isle of Wight Festival MovieSelf6.8
1994The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life & The Great Liberation MovieNarrator6.6
1992Later... with Jools Holland TVUnknown character5.9
1988Songs from the Life of Leonard Cohen MovieUnknown character7.0
1988Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 3 MovieSelf7.0
1988Leonard Cohen: San Sebastián 1988 MovieUnknown character10.0
1987Na siehste! TVSelf10.0
1985I Am a Hotel MovieThe Resident (as L.C.)6.0
1984Miami Vice TVZolan7.4
1980The Song of Leonard Cohen MovieSelf7.4
1977Leonard Cohen: Under Review: 1934-1977 MovieUnknown character10.0
1975Numéro un TVSelf7.5
1975Les Rendez-vous du dimanche TVSelf6.0
1973Guitare au poing MovieUnknown character10.0
1972Le Grand Échiquier TVSelf8.0
1968The Ernie Game MovieSinger5.4
1967Palace of Pleasure MovieNarrator (voice)7.0
1967Creative Person: Leonard Cohen MovieSelf
1967Poen MovieNarrator (voice)7.5
1966Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen MovieSelf7.2
1966Angel MovieMan (uncredited)6.9
TBALeonard Cohen - Dance Me to The End Of Love European Tour MovieUnknown character
TBALeonard Cohen: Behind the Iron Curtain MovieSelf (archive footage)

Crew (27)

YearTitleRoleRating
2026Looking for Laurie MoviePoem · Crew
2025Sheku Kanneh-Mason - My Playlist MovieMusic · Sound
2025Stjepan Hauser plays Bach and Morricone @ Château de Neuschwanstein 2025 MovieMusic · Sound
2020I'll Be Gone in the Dark TVMain Title Theme Composer · Sound7.0
2016Supermax TVTheme Song Performance · Sound7.7
Show 22 more credits
YearTitleRoleRating
2011First We Take Milán MovieMusic · Sound
2006Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man MovieMusic · Sound6.4
2004The Last Trapper MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound6.9
2003In the Forest... Again MovieLyricist · Writing8.0
2003The Favourite Game MovieNovel · Writing4.4
2000Homage to Hung Tung MovieMusic · Sound
1996I'm Your Man MovieMusic · Sound9.0
1996I'm Your Man MovieLyricist · Writing9.0
1988The Power of Speech MovieMusic · Sound6.0
1988On s'est tous défilé MovieMusic · Sound6.4
1986Rise and Fall of a Small Film Company MovieMusic · Sound6.1
1985Night Magic MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound6.5
1985Night Magic MovieWriter · Writing6.5
1980Cœur bleu MovieSongs · Sound7.3
1977Poets on Film No. 1 MovieWriter · Writing8.0
1975Like a Bird on a Wire MovieSongs · Sound5.9
1972Fata Morgana MovieMusic · Sound6.5
1971McCabe & Mrs. Miller MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound7.2
1968The Ernie Game MovieMusic · Sound5.4
1968The Ernie Game MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound5.4
1966Angel MovieMusical · Writing6.9
TBALe Parfum d'Irak TVDirector · Directing

Latest releases

Questions about Leonard Cohen

What are Leonard Cohen's most famous songs?

Leonard Cohen is known for iconic songs such as 'Hallelujah', 'Suzanne', and 'Bird on the Wire', which showcase his poetic lyrics and deep voice.

Did Leonard Cohen win any major awards?

Yes, Leonard Cohen received numerous accolades including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and was inducted into both the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

What was Leonard Cohen's first published work?

Leonard Cohen's first published work was a poetry collection titled 'Let Us Compare Mythologies', released in 1956.

How did Leonard Cohen start his career?

Cohen began his career as a poet and novelist before transitioning to music in the 1960s, where he found success as a singer-songwriter.

What themes are common in Cohen's work?

Cohen's work often explores themes of love, spirituality, loss, and the human condition, reflecting his deep introspective nature.

How many children did Leonard Cohen have?

Leonard Cohen had two children, Adam Cohen and Lorca Cohen, both of whom have pursued careers in the arts.

What is Leonard Cohen's estimated net worth?

Leonard Cohen's estimated net worth was around 40 million USD at the time of his passing, reflecting his successful career in music and literature.

What legacy did Leonard Cohen leave behind?

Leonard Cohen left a lasting legacy as a profound lyricist and artist, influencing countless musicians and writers with his unique blend of poetry and music.