Sasha Cohen

Sasha Cohen is a former gymnast turned figure skater who gained popularity in the sport. She started figure skating at a young age and had Victor Yelchin, father of late actor Anton Yelchin, as one of her early coaches.

Alexandra Pauline Cohen

Ice Skater

October 26, 1984

Scorpio

40

Westwood, California

Sasha Cohen, an American figure skater and actress, is renowned for her performances in competitions such as the Winter Olympics and World Championships, where she secured a silver medal. She has also made appearances in films and television shows, including “CSI: NY,” “Arrested Development,” and “Blades of Glory.” Besides her skating and acting careers, Cohen has participated in numerous charitable activities. An intriguing aspect of her background is her ten years of ballet lessons, which significantly improved her skating abilities and artistic expression on the ice. In 2023, she discussed her mental health struggles in the HBO documentary “The Weight Of Gold.”

Before transitioning to figure skating at age seven, Cohen initially began as a gymnast. She started taking the sport seriously at eleven, with Victor Yelchin, father of the late actor Anton Yelchin, as one of her early skating coaches.