Skip to main content Skip to footer site map
 

Birth Place: San Francisco

Bio:
Juri Henley-Cohn was born in San Francisco but was raised (for the most part) in New Haven, CT. He’s a graduate of Harvard University where he majored in Social Anthropology. Some of Juri’s film and TV work includes: Dear Edward; Halston; Divorce; Ramy; Orange is the New Black; Blindspot; ... (read complete bio)

 

Juri Henley-Cohn Biography

Juri Henley-Cohn was born in San Francisco but was raised (for the most part) in New Haven, CT. He’s a graduate of Harvard University where he majored in Social Anthropology. Some of Juri’s film and TV work includes: Dear Edward; Halston; Divorce; Ramy; Orange is the New Black; Blindspot; When They See Us; The Loudest Voice; Unforgettable; Blue Bloods; Believe; Golden Boy; Jessica Jones; American Odyssey; Odd Mom Out; Brittany Runs a Marathon; and Manifest

On stage, Juri has been seen Off-Broadway in: The Strangest at 4th Street Theater/NYTW and Inventing Avi at The Abingdon Theater. Regionally: the world-premiere of ABCD at Barrington Stage; Oslo at Roundhouse Theatre (Helen Hayes award nomination), Bashir Lazhar at BSC, Dracula at ASF, Dying City at Opera House Arts; and The Blue Demon at the Williamstown Theater Festival.

Juri has co-written several screenplays, most notably Capture Now and Relative Insanity. He has had the great good fortune to study with excellent teachers such as Larry Moss, Patsy Rodenburg, Karl Bury, Ilse Pfeifer, Tim Philips, and Bob Krakower.

Juri now lives in Guilford, CT with his wife, sons, and dog, Betsy. He loves reading, going to the theater, traveling, studying Dharma, and spending as much time outdoors as possible, particularly if it involves kitesurfing!





Juri Henley-Cohn News

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; Barrington Stage C Photo 12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; Barrington Stage Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Staff - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; at Barrington Sta Photo Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; at Barrington Stage Company Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW Staff - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; Barrington St Photo Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; Barrington Stage Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Staff - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; Barrington Stage's A LI Photo First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; Barrington Stage's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Review: ABCD at Barrington Stage Company Photo Review: ABCD at Barrington Stage Company
by Marc Savitt - Jul 9, 2022

At two very different public schools in the same city — an underserved school on the verge of shutdown, and an elite magnet program nearby — pressure to perform well on standardized tests drives students and teachers to compromise their integrity. Kudos to Artistic Director, Julie Ann Boyd and the team at Barrington Stage Company for giving yet another new promising playwright and their highly relevant work life.

Barrington Stage Company Announces Casting For ANNA IN THE TROPICS and ABCD Photo Barrington Stage Company Announces Casting For ANNA IN THE TROPICS and ABCD
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2022

Barrington Stage Company has announced casting for Nilo Cruz's 2003 Pulitzer Prize-winning play Anna in the Tropics, on the Boyd-Quinson Stage July 16-30, and the world premiere of ABCD by May Treuhaft-Ali, on the St. Germain Stage July 1-23.

THE BAND'S VISIT, JITNEY, And More Nominated for 2020 Helen Hayes Awards Photo THE BAND'S VISIT, JITNEY, And More Nominated for 2020 Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2020

Tonight, at a celebration honoring theatre excellence on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered in the National Theatre's Helen Hayes Gallery for theatreWashington's announcement of nominees for the 36th Annual Helen Hayes Awards, which will be presented on Monday, May 18 at an event at the Anthem.

BWW Review: OSLO at Round House Theatre - Complelling Theater Photo BWW Review: OSLO at Round House Theatre - Complelling Theater
by Charles Shubow - May 13, 2019

Do not miss this three hour thriller about diplomacy about the Middle East makes its regional premiere.

BWW Review: OSLO at Round House Theatre Photo BWW Review: OSLO at Round House Theatre
by Pamela Roberts - May 1, 2019

Oslo is an amazing against-all-odds story of risk, trust, and diplomacy. It is about overcoming hard-and-fast assumptions. Oslo shows the value in finding common ground and allowing ourselves to hope. This Round House Theatre production is a wonder-a brilliant heartfelt, heart-filling experience.

Shakina Nayfack Brings ONE WOMAN SHOW: A WORK IN PROGRESS to Joe's Pub Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2013

Tonight, December 7th Shakina Nayfack will present her debut performance of ONE WOMAN SHOW: A Work in Progress, a solo act tracing thirty-three eccentric years in a male body, featuring new takes on showtune standards and new songs by composers Joe Iconis, Julianne Wick Davis, Sam Salmond, and Nikko Benson.