Jeff Cohen’s transformation from beloved Goonies sidekick to respected entertainment lawyer is less a career pivot than a complete reimagining of what a life in show business can look like. When the roles dried up and the industry tried to freeze him in time as “Chunk,” he chose not to chase a fading image. Instead, he turned inward—toward education, athletics, leadership, and the quiet work of discovering who he was without applause.
Guided by mentors and armed with firsthand knowledge of Hollywood’s pressures, Cohen found his calling in law, protecting the very creatives he once worked beside. In the conference room rather than on camera, he now negotiates contracts, safeguards intellectual property, and helps artists avoid the traps that once threatened him. His journey proves that early fame doesn’t have to end in tragedy or nostalgia; it can become the foundation for a wiser, deeper, and far more enduring legacy.
