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 ...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Where Are You, Jay Bennett?
2021
as Self
A feature-length documentary about musician Jay Bennett (1963-2009), who was a key member of Wilco on the "Being There," "Summerteeth," "Yankee Hotel ...
I Smile Back
2015
as David Blackman
Laney is an attractive, intelligent suburban wife and devoted mother of two adorable children. She has the perfect husband who plays basketball with t...
I Smile Back
2015
Producer
Laney is an attractive, intelligent suburban wife and devoted mother of two adorable children. She has the perfect husband who plays basketball with t...
This Is What They Want
2013
Director
A look at the improbable run of Jimmy Connors at the 1991 U.S. Open and how he became a polarizing and provocative personality who helped make tennis ...
Runner Runner
2013
Writer, Producer
When a poor college student who cracks an online poker game goes bust, he arranges a face-to-face with the man he thinks cheated him, a sly offshore e...
Thanks for Sharing
2013
as Addidct
A romantic comedy that brings together three disparate characters who are learning to face a challenging and often confusing world as they struggle to...
Premium Rush
2012
as Loan Shark
In Manhattan, a bike messenger picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop, who pursues the cyclist throughout the city.
Solitary Man
2009
Director, Screenplay
A car magnate watches his personal and professional life hit the skids because of his business and romantic indiscretions.
The Girlfriend Experience
2009
Screenplay
Chelsea is an in-demand call girl whose $2,000 an hour price tag allows her to live in New York's lap of luxury. Besides her beauty and sexual skill, ...
The Lucky Ones
2008
Producer
The story revolves around three soldiers — Colee, T.K. and Cheaver — who return from the Iraq War after suffering injuries and learn that life has mov...
Michael Clayton
2007
as Player #2
A law firm brings in its "fixer" to remedy the situation after a lawyer has a breakdown while representing a chemical company that he knows is guilty ...
Ocean's Thirteen
2007
Writer
Danny Ocean's team of criminals are back and composing a plan more personal than ever. When ruthless casino owner Willy Bank doublecrosses Reuben Tish...
The Illusionist
2006
Producer
With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crown prince. But Eise...
Walking Tall
2004
Screenplay
A former U.S. soldier returns to his hometown to find it overrun by crime and corruption, which prompts him to clean house.
Runaway Jury
2003
Screenplay
After a workplace shooting in New Orleans, a trial against the gun manufacturer pits lawyer Wendell Rohr against shady jury consultant Rankin Fitch, w...
The Street Lawyer
2003
Writer
An attorney leaves his high-priced firm to work for the less fortunate.
Interview with the Assassin
2002
Producer
Out of work TV cameraman Ron Kobelski is approached by his formerly reclusive neighbor Walter Ohlinger. Ohlinger claims that he was the mysterious "se...
Knockaround Guys
2001
Director, Producer, Writer
Four sons of well-known New York mobsters must retrieve a bag of cash from a small Montana town ruled by a corrupt sheriff.
Rounders
1998
Screenplay
A young reformed gambler must return to playing big stakes poker to help a friend pay off loan sharks.
City of the Sun
N/A
Director
An adaptation of the crime/suspense novel 'City of the Sun' by David Levien.
The Winter of Frankie Machine
N/A
Screenplay
Frank Machianno, aka Frankie Machine, is pulled back into a criminal life he already retired from when he finds himself caught in a double-cross betwe...