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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Premium Rush (2012) — Loan Shark
2. Michael Clayton (2007) — Player #2
3. The Bear (2022) — Nicholas 'Computer' Marshall (uncredited)
4. Thanks for Sharing (2013) — Addidct
5. I Smile Back (2015) — David Blackman
6. Where Are You, Jay Bennett? (2021) — Self

Directed

1. Knockaround Guys (2001) — Director
2. Solitary Man (2009) — Director
3. 30 for 30 (2009) — Director
4. This Is What They Want (2013) — Director
5. City of the Sun — Director