The Biography

Catherine Cohen (born 11 August 1991, New York City, New York) is an American comedian, actress, singer, and writer, also known as Cat Cohen. She is the daughter of a Catholic mother and a Jewish father and graduated from Princeton University with a B.A. in English. Her live comedy performances combine stand-up with cabaret-style songs, and her first Netflix special, The Twist...? She's Gorgeous, was released in 2022. She also published a book of poetry, God I Feel Modern Tonight (2021), and won the 2026 Chortle Award for Sketch, Variety & Improv. Her filmography spans comedy and drama across film and television. Notable film credits include The Lovebirds (2020, as Mrs. Hipster), Dating & New York (2021, as Jessie Katz), Home Sweet Home Alone (2021, as Mrs. Claus), At Midnight (2023, as Rachel Abrams), The French Italian (2024, as Valerie), Sentimental Value (2025, as Nicky), The Running Man (2025, as Ariané Americano), 31 Candles (2025, as Pizza Influencer), and The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026, as Podcaster #2). On television she has appeared in Search Party (2020–2021, as Miami), What We Do in the Shadows (2019, as Sheila), Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens (2021, as Jennifar), High Maintenance (2019, as Darby), Broad City (2018), Girls5eva (2024, as Taffy England), Only Murders in the Building (2024, as Trina Brothers, 5 episodes), and Sirens (2025, as Lily). Her in-development project is Goodbye Girl (as Bex).