Actor and comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, known for his satirical characters Ali G and Borat, takes on a new role in Netflix's comedy film Ladies First. The 54-year-old London-born star plays Damien Sachs, an arrogant but charismatic ladies' man who finds his life of money, power, and casual flings upended when he wakes up in a parallel world dominated by women.
How Tall Is Sacha Baron Cohen?
Sacha Baron Cohen's height is approximately 190.5 to 191 centimetres, which equates to 6 feet 3 inches. This makes him one of the tallest actors in Hollywood, alongside stars like Hugh Jackman and Chris Hemsworth. He notably towered over his ex-wife, actress Isla Fisher, who stands at 5 feet 2 inches.
Too Tall to Be a Chef
In an interview with The New York Times, Baron Cohen revealed that he once aspired to become a chef but was discouraged by renowned chef Raymond Blanc. He said: 'I finished high school and there was a chef called Raymond Blanc who got a Michelin star. I went over to his restaurant, called Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, and I asked to work there and he declined. He said I was too tall to work in the kitchen, and then I gave up my dream of becoming a chef.'
Journalist and food critic Richard Vines shared this quote on Twitter, prompting a good-humoured response from Blanc, who doubted he 'broke' Baron Cohen's dreams but expressed willingness to welcome him for a trial in his kitchen.
Physical Transformation for Marvel Role
In the summer of 2025, Baron Cohen revealed an impressive body transformation ahead of his role as Mephisto in Marvel's Ironheart. Photos of his new physique went viral, with fans struggling to reconcile the image of the Borat star flexing in a white T-shirt. He joked on Instagram: 'Hard launching my mid-life crisis.' One fan commented: 'I'm sorry, but thirst trap Borat was not on my 2025 bingo card.'
Ladies First on Netflix
Baron Cohen's latest project, Ladies First, has climbed to the top spot on Netflix despite receiving mixed reviews. While some viewers called it a 'ridiculous waste of time,' others hailed it as an 'incredible movie.' The film also stars Rosamund Pike as Alex Fox. Ladies First is streaming on Netflix now.
