C harles S. Cohen is an American real estate developer and film enthusiast who is the president and CEO of Cohen Brothers Realty Corporation. The company was founded by his father and uncles, and Charles has led it for many years, overseeing a large portfolio of high-end commercial office buildings and design centers in major U.S. cities, particularly New York City.

While his primary business is real estate, Cohen is also deeply passionate about film. He is the founder of Cohen Media Group, a film production and distribution company that specializes in restoring and re-releasing classic and foreign films. He has produced several feature films and documentaries. He has also acquired and revitalized historic movie theaters, including the Quad Cinema in New York City and the La Pagode cinema in Paris, demonstrating his commitment to preserving film history. His career combines the worlds of high-stakes real estate and his personal love for cinema.