Brian Koppelman

Writing

Freshness: Jan 28, 2026

5Total Films

6.8 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 27, 1966

Birth Place: Roslyn Harbor, Long Island, New York, USA

About Brian Koppelman

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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Brian Koppelman reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 5 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Brian Koppelman's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Brian Koppelman remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Michael Clayton, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Brian Koppelman Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Brian Koppelman's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8

★6.8

Michael Clayton: A law firm brings in its "fixer" to remedy the situation after a lawyer has a breakdown while representing a chemical co

Michael Clayton

2007•Drama

★6.3

★6.3

Premium Rush: In Manhattan, a bike messenger picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop, who pursues the cyclist t

Premium Rush

2012•Crime

★6.1

★6.1

I Smile Back: Laney is an attractive, intelligent suburban wife and devoted mother of two adorable children. She has the perfect husba

I Smile Back

2015•Drama

★5.9

★5.9

Thanks for Sharing: A romantic comedy that brings together three disparate characters who are learning to face a challenging and often confu

Thanks for Sharing

2013•Comedy

★0.0

Where Are You, Jay Bennett? (2021) movie poster

★0.0

Where Are You, Jay Bennett?: A feature-length documentary about musician Jay Bennett (1963-2009), who was a key member of Wilco on the "Being There,"

Where Are You, Jay Bennett?

2021

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Brian Koppelman.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2021	Where Are You, Jay Bennett?	Self	Flop	Similar →
2015	I Smile Back	David Blackman	Average	Similar →
2013	Thanks for Sharing	Addidct	Average	Similar →
2012	Premium Rush	Loan Shark	Average	Similar →
2007	Michael Clayton	Player #2	Hit	Similar →

Brian Koppelman - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Brian Koppelman?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Brian Koppelman is "Michael Clayton" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Brian Koppelman acted in?

Brian Koppelman has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Brian Koppelman?

Other notable films include "Premium Rush", "I Smile Back", and "Thanks for Sharing".