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Cohen began his career as a writer for well-known television series, concentrating his efforts on the crime and detective genres. He penned several episodes of The Defenders (1964) — which starred E.G. Marshall — one episode of Espionage (1964), and episodes of The Fugitive (1964–65).
Larry Cohen (1936-2019) was an independent maverick who created low-budget horror films with social commentary, such as It's Alive, The Stuff, and Maniac Cop. IMDb provides his biography, awards, credits, photos, videos, and trivia.
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Mar 24, 2019 · NEW YORK (AP) — Larry Cohen, the maverick B-movie director of cult horror films “It’s Alive” and “God Told Me To,” has died. He was 77. Cohen’s friend and spokesman, the actor Shade Rupe, said Cohen passed away Saturday in Los Angeles surrounded by loved ones.
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Mar 24, 2019 · Larry Cohen, best known for his work as a B-movie producer and director in the ’70s and his later work in screenwriting, has died. He was 82. Cohen’s friend, actor and publicist...
Mar 24, 2019 · The prolific screenwriter and filmmaker passed away at 77, leaving behind a legacy of campy horror classics, Blaxploitation films and dark comedies. Cohen's films reflected social issues like racism, consumerism and government corruption.
Mar 24, 2019 · Larry Cohen, the avant-garde writer and director who made his mark in the horror and blaxploitation genres with such innovative cult classics as 'It's Alive,' 'God Told Me To,' 'Black...
Mar 24, 2019 · Larry Cohen, who wrote and directed It's Alive and other cult classics, passed away at 77 in Los Angeles. He also created TV shows like The Invaders and Branded, and wrote Phone Booth and other films.
