Paul Cohen — King Richard Character Profile

About Paul Cohen

Elite tennis coach initially practicing with John McEnroe and Pete Sampras. He assesses the Williams girls, selects Venus for his coaching program, and encourages her juvenile tournament participation. He clashes with Richard over the decision to withdraw from the junior circuit and is ultimately dismissed.

Character Facts

Played by

Tony Goldwyn

Appears in

King Richard (2021)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Paul Cohen — Professional Coach — Richard Williams (Will Smith)

  Richard initially seeks Paul as a professional coach for his daughters.

• Paul Cohen — Professional Coach — John McEnroe (Christopher Wallinger)

  Paul actively coaches and practices with elite player John McEnroe.

• Paul Cohen — Professional Coach — Pete Sampras (Chase Del Rey)

  Paul actively coaches and practices with elite player Pete Sampras.

• Paul Cohen — Professional Industry Peer — Rick Macci (Jon Bernthal)

  Both coaches represent different eras and philosophies in the tennis world.

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• Rick Macci (Jon Bernthal)
• Vic Braden (Kevin Dunn)
• Ms. Strickland (Erika Ringor)
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