Biography

Gaelle Cohen is an internationally acclaimed stunt coordinator and performer who has worked on over 100 films and television productions. Born and raised in France, Cohen first earned a law degree before embarking on an enviable career in the entertainment industry. A former member of the French National Fencing team, she got her start performing fight sequences for the television show, "Highlander" in 1995, launching her career as a stunt woman. Her credits include: "Jason Bourne"; "Zoolander 2"; "Into the storm"; "Zero Dark Thirty"; "Sahara"; "Rush Hour 3"; "Brotherhood of the Wolf"; "Babylon AD"; "Martyrs" and "Outside the law". As a stunt performer, Cohen has doubled for such luminary figures as Nina Dobrev, Sophie Marceau and Penelope Cruz. As a stunt coordinator, her signature action sequences have captured attention within the industry for their earthy realism. "Candy" marks her latest and third collaboration with Jessica Biel after "The Tall Man" and "Bleeding heart".
- IMDb mini biography by: Steven Goldman