Fellow Travelers: How Roy Cohn Got That Scar On His Nose

One of the most notorious characters in Showtime’s Fellow Travelers has an unusual scar on his nose, which is based on a true story. The dramatized depiction of the real-life leader of Senator Joseph McCarthy’s Subcommittee of Investigations features authentic aspects of Cohn’s personality, actions, and overall appearance. Portrayed by actor Will Brill, Roy Cohn has emerged as one of the most intriguing characters in Fellow Travelers particularly due to the special privileges he offers to David Schine in helping him dodge the draft despite not having any genuine professional or political reason to do so.