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Jeff Cohen is an American attorney and former child actor best remembered as Chunk, a role that he played in the 1985 Steven Spielberg production “The Goonies.” Though he left acting early, he remained with the industry as an entertainment lawyer.
Originally from Los Angeles, California, Jeff Cohen was born on 25 June 1974 under the star sign Cancer. The 46-year-old attorney is American by nationality and belongs to Caucasian ethnicity. He earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of California Haas School of Business in 1996. Four years later, he graduated with a J.D. degree from the UCLA School of Law.
Net Worth, Salary, and Income
As a child, Cohen has appeared in numerous TV shows. He made his TV debut in 1983 at the age of nine with the TV pilot Tales from the darkness. The same year, he made his appearance in the TV movie Little Shots and the sitcom Webster.Â
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In 1985, Cohen starred as Lawrence “Chunk” Cohen in The Goonies, which earned him immense fame. He then appeared in television series such as Family Ties, Amazing Stories, Wonderful World of Disney, and She’s the Sheriff. He also appeared in the 1991 TV movie Perfect Harmony.
After earning a J.D. degree, Cohen started working as an entertainment lawyer in Los Angeles. He then co-founded the Cohen & Gardner firm in Beverly Hills. He also periodically wrote about politics, legal, and political matters for The Huffington Post and CNBC.Â
Cohen has earned millions of dollars from working as a legal representative. As of December 2020, his net worth dwells around $4 million.
Dating, Girlfriend, and Marriage
Cohen is currently in a relationship with his longtime girlfriend, Heather Peggs. The couple began dating in July 2015, and since then, they have been enjoying each other’s company.
Though Cohen has been dating Peggs for over five years, they haven’t made any plans on getting married soon. But who knows? They might surprise their fans with a wedding date very soon.
Family, Parents, and Siblings
Cohen hasn’t disclosed much about his family background and parents. All that is known is that his stage name “Cohen” comes from the maiden name of his mother, Elaine Cohen. He has an older sister named Eydie Faye. His sister is a playwright and actress.
Body Measurements: Height and Weight
Cohen has a decent height of 5 feet 4 inches. He has a well-maintained, healthy body that weighs around 72 kg.
