Personal Info
Known ForWriting
Born1966-04-27
BirthplaceRoslyn Harbor, Long Island, New York, USA
Brian Koppelman
Writing
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Brian Koppelman
Rounders
1998
Filmography
Acting (5)
2021
Where Are You, Jay Bennett?as Self
2015
I Smile Backas David Blackman
6.2
2013
Thanks for Sharingas Addidct
6.0
2012
Premium Rushas Loan Shark
6.4
2007
Michael Claytonas Player #2
6.8
Production & Directing (21)
2016
Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your GuruExecutive Producer
6.4
2015
I Smile BackProducer
6.2
2013
This Is What They WantDirector
6.7
2013
Runner RunnerWriter
5.6
2013
Runner RunnerProducer
5.6
2009
Solitary ManDirector
5.9
2009
Solitary ManScreenplay
5.9
2009
The Girlfriend ExperienceScreenplay
5.1
2008
The Lucky OnesProducer
6.4
2007
Ocean's ThirteenWriter
6.7
2006
The IllusionistProducer
7.3
2004
Walking TallScreenplay
6.3
2003
Runaway JuryScreenplay
6.9
2003
The Street LawyerWriter
7.0
2002
Interview with the AssassinProducer
5.5
2001
Knockaround GuysDirector
6.1
2001
Knockaround GuysProducer
6.1
2001
Knockaround GuysWriter
6.1
1998
RoundersScreenplay
7.0
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City of the SunDirector
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The Winter of Frankie MachineScreenplay