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Brian Koppelman

Writing · Born 1966-04-27 · Roslyn Harbor, Long Island, New York, USA

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.

Known for

Filmography

2022The BearNicholas 'Computer' Marshall (uncredited)
2022Super Pumped: The Battle for UberExecutive Producer
2021Where Are You, Jay Bennett?Self
2016Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your GuruExecutive Producer
2016The Girlfriend ExperienceOriginal Film Writer
2016VinylProducer
2016BillionsWriter
2015I Smile BackDavid Blackman
2013This Is What They WantDirector
2013Runner RunnerWriter
2013Thanks for SharingAddidct
2012Premium RushLoan Shark
200930 for 30Director
2009Solitary ManDirector
2009The Girlfriend ExperienceScreenplay
2008The Lucky OnesProducer
2007Michael ClaytonPlayer #2
2007Ocean's ThirteenWriter
2006The IllusionistProducer
2005TiltCreator
2004Walking TallScreenplay
2003Runaway JuryScreenplay
2003The Street LawyerWriter
2002Interview with the AssassinProducer
2001Knockaround GuysDirector
1998RoundersScreenplay
—City of the SunDirector
—The Winter of Frankie MachineScreenplay
—The RomanExecutive Producer

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