Biography
Leonard Norman Cohen was a Canadian songwriter, singer, poet, and novelist. Themes commonly explored throughout his work include faith and mortality, isolation and depression, betrayal and redemption, social and political conflict, sexual and romantic love, desire, regret, and loss. He was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was invested as a Companion of the Order of Canada, the nation's highest civilian honour. In 2011, he received one of the Prince of Asturias Awards for literature and the ninth Glenn Gould Prize. In 2023, Rolling Stone named Cohen the 103rd-greatest singer of all time.
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Awards & recognition
- Canada's Walk of Fame · 2018
- Companion of the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec · 2015
- Juno Award — Songwriter of the Year · 2013
- Juno Award — Artist of the Year · 2013
- Prix Denise-Pelletier · 2012
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- Glenn Gould Prize · 2011
- Princess of Asturias Literary Prize · 2011
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 2010
- Songwriters Hall of Fame · 2010
- Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec · 2008
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · 2008
- Grammy Award — Album of the Year · 2007
- Companion of the Order of Canada · 2003
- Juno Award — Songwriter of the Year · 1994
- Governor General's Performing Arts Award · 1993
- Juno Award — Video of the Year · 1993
- Canadian Music Hall of Fame · 1991
- Governor General's Award — English-language poetry or drama · 1968
- Governor General's Literary Awards · 1968
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Princess of Asturias Awards
- Juno Award — Artist of the Year · 2013 · nominated
- Juno Award — Songwriter of the Year · 2013 · nominated
- Juno Fan Choice · 2013 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Album of the Year · 2007 · nominated
- Juno Award — Artist of the Year · 2002 · nominated
- Juno Award — Pop Album of the Year · 2002 · nominated
- Juno Award — Video of the Year · 2002 · nominated
- Juno Award — Songwriter of the Year · 2002 · nominated
- Juno Award — Album of the Year · 1994 · nominated
- Juno Award — Songwriter of the Year · 1994 · nominated
- Juno Award — Video of the Year · 1994 · nominated
- Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award · 1993 · nominated
- Juno Award — Video of the Year · 1993 · nominated
- Juno Award — Songwriter of the Year · 1991 · nominated
- Juno Award — Entertainer of the Year · 1989 · nominated
Filmography12 titles
Leonard Cohen: Live in London
Leonard Cohen: Under Review: 1978-2006
Leonard Cohen: Live at the Isle of Wight 1970
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
Miami Vice
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
McCabe & Mrs. Miller
I'll Be Gone in the Dark
Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man
Fata Morgana
Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love
Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire