Borat
Once considered to be a niche comedy actor, Borat Sagdiyev has become a pop culture landmark. The character, made famous by actor Sacha Baron Cohen, was created in 2000 and spawned a number of movies and television spots. Borat is bawdy and outrageous, but often surprisingly insightful about cultural trends. In this article, we’ll take a look at the history and evolution of the character Borat. The Origins of Borat: Sacha Baron Cohen’s Kazakh Character Sacha Baron Cohen is an English comedian who found success in England before going on to make waves worldwide for his creation of the Borat character. The character first appeared alongside Elliot Goblet (another one of Cohen’s creations) in a 2000 episode of Da Ali G Show. Initially, he was portrayed as a caricature that poked fun at Kazakh stereotypes while also providing commentary on modern social issues. Borat's Rise to Worldwide Fame After making his debut on the small screen, Borat would soon star in his own film—2006’...