Brian Koppelman

Personal Info

Know For

Writing

Gender

Male

Birthday

1966-04-27 (59 years old)

Place of Birth

Roslyn Harbor, Long Island, New York, USA

Brian Koppelman

Biography

Brian Koppelman is an American screenwriter, novelist, director, and producer. Best known as the co-writer of Ocean's Thirteen, and Rounders, Koppelman has also produced films such as The Illusionist and The Lucky Ones as well as directed films such as Solitary Man. His writing partner is David Levien. He was an A&R representative from 1988-1997 for such companies as Elektra Records, Giant Records, SBK Records and EMI Records, during which time he discovered singer songwriter Tracy Chapman and executive-produced her first album. Additionally, he discovered Seth Freeman's band Little John and signed them to EMI Records.

Acting

2012

Premium Rush

as Loan Shark

2015

I Smile Back

as David Blackman

2013

2007

Michael Clayton

as Player #2

Production

2006

The Illusionist

as Producer

2003

Runaway Jury

as Screenplay

2004

Walking Tall

as Screenplay

2001

Knockaround Guys

as Director

2009

Solitary Man

as Director

2009

Solitary Man

as Screenplay

2013

Runner Runner

as Writer

2013

2013

Runner Runner

as Producer

2008

The Lucky Ones

as Producer

2015

I Smile Back

as Producer

2003

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City of the Sun

as Director

2007

1998

Rounders

as Screenplay

2009

2001

Knockaround Guys

as Producer

2001

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