Brian Koppelman
Writer

Brian Koppelman Net Worth

He is also a director, having directed the films Solitary Man (2009) and Rounders (1998). He has written for television shows such as The Larry Sanders Show and The Unit.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Writer, Producer, Director
Birth Day April 27, 1966
Birth Place  Roslyn Harbor, Long Island, New York, United States
Age 57 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Pisces
Occupation Screenwriter, director, filmmaker, record producer, essayist, podcaster, former music business executive
Spouse(s) Amy Levine
Children 2
Parent(s) Brenda "Bunny" Koppelman Charles Koppelman

💰 Net worth

Brian Koppelman, the talented writer, producer, and director in the United States, has seen his net worth skyrocket in recent years. The esteemed Hollywood figure's net worth is estimated to range between $100,000 and $1 million in 2024. Koppelman's expertise shines through in his various creative roles, contributing to his incredible success. With a repertoire of notable achievements, including his work on blockbuster films and hit television series, it is no surprise that his net worth has reached such impressive heights. As a highly respected figure in the industry, Brian Koppelman continues to captivate audiences with his exceptional talent and artistic prowess.

Biography/Timeline

1966

Koppelman was born on April 27, 1966 in Roslyn Harbor, New York to a Jewish family, the son of Brenda "Bunny" and Charles Koppelman. His father was a Producer and media executive. Koppelman holds degrees from Tufts University and Fordham University School of Law.

1992

In 1992, Koppelman married Novelist Amy Levine at the Central Synagogue in Manhattan. His sister is Jennifer Koppelman Hutt, who hosts a Sirius Satellite Radio show called Just Jenny. Regarding religion, Koppelman describes himself as culturally Jewish, but from a philosophical standpoint he identifies himself as an atheist. Koppelman is a fan of the Knicks, Jets, and Yankees.

1997

In 1997, Koppelman wrote the original screenplay for Rounders with his writing partner, David Levien. Koppelman has described his approach to writing as a team as having only one rule: no video games in the office. In 2001, Koppelman wrote, produced, and directed his first film, Knockaround Guys, which film critic Roger Ebert gave 3 out of 4 stars. Since then, Koppelman has worked on a dozen films including having written Ocean’s Thirteen and directed an ESPN 30 for 30 documentary, This Is What They Want.

2009

In 2009, Koppelman co-directed Solitary Man starring Michael Douglas. The film was included in both A. O. Scott's The New York Times "Year End Best" list, Roger Ebert's "Year End Best" list, and holds a "Fresh" rating of 81% at the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes.

2013

In 2013, Tufts University awarded Koppelman their P.T. Barnum Award for success in Media/Arts. In 2014, Koppelman won an Emmy Award for his 30 for 30 documentary.

2014

Koppelman was a contributor and Essayist at Grantland.com, a website that was dedicated to Sports and pop culture. Additionally, since March 2014, Koppelman has hosted a weekly podcast, "The Moment", on ESPN Radio. In October, 2013, Koppelman received significant media attention for releasing a series of videos on the platform Vine in which he gives screenwriting advice in six seconds or less called "Six Second Screenwriting Lessons". His "Screenwriting, in Six Seconds or Less" Vine from July 31, 2014, generated over 15 million loops in less than nine days. He has also written a short story, "Wednesday is Viktor's", for the anthology Dark City Lights: New York Stories (Have a NYC), published in 2015.

2016

Of his five-year practice of Transcendental Meditation Koppelman said in 2016: "For me it was a way to control anxiety, and I found that the physical manifestations of anxiety just dissipated by about 85 or 90 percent ... So that was a gigantic life change, to not feel a fluttering stomach, to not get a stress headache and things like that."

2019

He first started managing local Long Island bands as a teenager. He would also book bands at a local nightclub. Through booking acts, he came into contact with Eddie Murphy and helped arrange Murphy’s first record deal. As a student at Tufts University, he discovered singer Songwriter Tracy Chapman and executive-produced her first album. He was later brought to Giant Records by President Irving Azoff. During his career, Koppelman was an A&R representative for music labels Elektra Records, Giant Records, SBK Records and EMI Records.

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