Larry Cohen is an American film producer, director, and screenwriter, born on July 15, 1941 in Kingston, New York, USA. He is best known for his work in Phone Booth (2002), Captivity (2007), Cellular (2004) & A Return to Salem`s Lot (1987). He won Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival Special Jury Award & Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Film George Pal Memorial Award.