Biography - A Short Wiki
Check out the time and place of Jenji Kohan's birth and a lot of more information!
Jenji Kohan is a popular American TV writer and producer. She is most well-known for being the creator of the popular comedy-drama series, “Weeds,” as well as the Netflix comedy-drama series, ”Orange Is the New Black.” She has been the recipient of 9 Emmy Awards nominations and has even been the winner of an Emmy Award as supervising producer of the comedy series, “Tracey Takes On….”
Career Highlights
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Jenji Kohan’s career began with her writing an episode for the sitcom, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” She then wrote for the TV series, “Mad About You,” “Tracey Takes On…” and “Friends.” She then worked with her brother, David Kohan, to write an outside script for the sitcom TV series, “Will & Grace.”
Family and Personal Life
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Jenji Kohan married popular journalist, Christopher Noxon in 1997, but they got divorced 11 years later in 2018. Together they had three children, Charlie, Eliza, and Oscar, but Charlie died in a skiing accident on the 31st of December 2019.
| Husband's/Spouse's Name | Christopher Noxon (m, 1997; div, 2018) |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes (Charlie (d, 2019), Eliza and Oscar) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Divorced |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Jenji Leslie Kohan |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Female |
| Age (as of today) | 53 years |
| Date of Birth | July 5, 1969 |
| Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.67 m, 5 feet 6 inches |
| Weight | 80 kg, 176.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $30 Million |
| Occupation | Producer, Tv Writer |
Height, Weight, and Age
Jenji Kohan's height is pretty average measuring 1.67 m. Jenji Kohan weighs 80 kg. Being born on July 5, 1969, translates to an age of 53 years as of todays date (June 11, 2023).
Quotes
I love flawed characters, male or female, and I only want to talk about flawed characters, really, in what I do.
Jenji Kohan
Mainly, I’m doing my thing, and I hope people like it. I don’t say, ‘I’m going to write something radical and hope it reverberates throughout society.’ The goal is to write a solid, entertaining, engaging show.
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I was broke when I lived in New York City during college, so I’d spend weekends walking around town, grabbing something to eat, and interacting with strangers. That ritual has stuck with me.
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It can go two ways with girls: They either bond or eat each other alive.
Jenji Kohan
Be nice’ is my family’s basic rule but one that often goes unfollowed in Hollywood. There’s always a moment when you can choose between being snarky and being kind. I opt for the latter – it’s much less exhausting!
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