Jeremy Strong plays Roy Cohn in The Apprentice, introducing audiences to Donald Trump’s mentor.

Here’s everything we know about the real Roy Cohn.

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Jeremy Strong in Succession

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Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump in The Apprentice

The Apprentice depicts a young Donald Trump in 1970s New York, highlighting his formative relationship with Roy Cohn, a ruthless attorney. As Trump seeks to establish his own legacy, Cohn identifies him as an ideal protégé, drawn to his ambition and determination to succeed at any cost.

Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn staring at Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump on the phone in The Apprentice

Roy Cohn in The Apprentice

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The Apprentice (2024)

Succession