Alex Coco is an American film producer.[4][5] He won an Academy Award in the category Best Picture for his producing work on the film Anora.[6] He is also the co-recipient of the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Picture and the Producers Guild of America Award Best Theatrical Motion Picture.
Alex Coco | |
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 Coco at the 2024 New York Film Festival for Anora | |
| Born | Alexander Coco[1] |
| Alma mater | Colgate University USC School of Cinematic Arts[2] |
| Occupation | Film producer |
| Spouse | Erin Yarbrough[3] |
| Relatives | Lawrence E. Gerosa (great-great uncle) |
Early life and education
editCoco is the son of Frank and Denise Coco. He is of Italian descent and his great-great-uncle, Lawrence E. Gerosa, was New York City Comptroller from 1954 to 1961.[7][8][9]
Coco attended New Canaan High School, a public high school in New Canaan, Connecticut,[9][10] and graduated from Colgate University in 2012.[11]
Selected filmography
edit- Red Rocket (producer - 2021)
- The Sweet East (producer - 2023)
- Pet Shop Days (producer - 2023)
- Allen Sunshine (executive producer - 2024)
- Anora (producer - 2024; won the Academy Award for Best Picture with Samantha Quan and Sean Baker)[12][13][14]
- Club Kid (producer - 2026)[15]
- Sandiwara (producer - 2026)
- Ti Amo! (producer - upcoming)
References
edit- ↑ Alexander Coco Colgate Raiders. Retrieved on 5 March 2025
- ↑ Nakamura, Ally (March 1, 2025). "USC alumni nominated for the 2025 Academy Awards". USC Annenberg Media. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ↑ Leibert, Emily (3 March 2025). Congratulations to That One Hot Anora Producer The Cut. Retrieved on 5 March 2025
- ↑ Hammond, Pete (February 10, 2025). "Oscars State Of The Race: 'Anora' With Its PGA, DGA & Critics Choice Best Picture Wins Now In Pole Position, But Can It Keep Momentum?". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ↑ "'Anora' producers hopeful Oscars becoming more accepting of sex". The Canadian Press. February 28, 2025. Retrieved March 2, 2025 – via Yahoo! News.
- ↑ "The 97th Academy Awards (2025) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ↑ (23 December 1956). FRANCINE GEROSA TROTH - Niece of Controller Will Be Wed to Edward D. Coco The New York Times. Retrieved on 5 March 2025
- ↑ Edward D. Coco Dignity Memorial. Retrieved on 5 March 2025
- 1 2 Lanier, Josh (3 March 2025) And The Winner Is: New Canaan Producer Takes Home Top Oscar Award Daily Voice. Retrieved on 5 March 2025
- ↑ 40 Under 40: Entertainment, Art, and Style Colgate Magazine. Winter 2025
- ↑ Taurisano, Rebecca (April 10, 2025). "Arts, Creativity, and Innovation Weekend Sparks the Imagination at Colgate University". Colgate University website. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr.; Hipes, Patrick (January 23, 2025). "Oscar Nominations: 'Emilia Pérez' Leads With 13; 'The Brutalist' And 'Wicked' Score 10 Apiece In Wide-Open Race". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ↑ Lewis, Hilary; Nordyke, Kimberly (January 23, 2025). "Oscars: Full List of Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ↑ Lang, Brent; Moreay, Jordan (January 23, 2025). "Oscar Nominations 2025: 'Emilia Pérez' Leads With 13 Nods, 'Wicked' and 'The Brutalist' Follow With 10". Variety. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ↑ Donnelly, Matt (2025-11-21). "Jordan Firstman Sets Directorial Debut 'Club Kid'; Will Star Opposite Cara Delevingne and Diego Calva". Variety. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
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