Alex Coco
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) |
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.
Early life
Coco was 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
- 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]
References
- ^ 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
- ^ a b 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.
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