Brian Robbins
Biography
Brian Robbins, also known by his birth name Brian Levine, is an American film producer, director, and executive. Born on November 22, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, he is a male industry professional with eighty-four known credits in production according to database records. His executive roles have included serving as Co-CEO of Paramount Global from 2024 to 2025. He also held the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Paramount Pictures from 2021 to 2025, and President and Chief Executive Officer of Nickelodeon from 2018 to 2025. Additionally, he served as Chief Content Officer of Movies and Kids and Family for Paramount Plus until his departure following the completion of the merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media. As President and CEO of Paramount Pictures, he oversaw the creative strategy and worldwide business operations of the filmed entertainment division, which included Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Home Entertainment.
Career overview
Brian Robbins, born Brian Levine on November 22, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, is an American film producer, director, and executive. Known for his work in production, his known credits total 84.
Robbins has held several major executive positions within the entertainment industry. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Nickelodeon from 2018 to 2025, and as President and Chief Executive Officer of Paramount Pictures from 2021 to 2025. In his role as President and CEO of Paramount Pictures, Robbins oversaw the filmed entertainment division's creative strategy and worldwide business operations, which included Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Home Entertainment, and additional entities.
In addition to his leadership roles at Nickelodeon and Paramount Pictures, Robbins served as the Co-Chief Executive Officer of Paramount Global from 2024 to 2025. He also held the position of Chief Content Officer for Movies and Kids and Family at Paramount+, remaining with the company until his departure following the completion of the merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media.
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100 titles- Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie (2025) Thanks
- iCarly (2021) Thanks
- The Loud House Movie (2021) Executive Producer
- Action #1 (2021) Producer
- All That (2019) Creator
- Irreplaceable You (2018) Producer
- Before I Fall (2017) Producer
- You Get Me (2017) Producer
- Confess (2017) Executive Producer
- Dance Camp (2016) Producer
- Guidance (2015) Executive Producer
- Smosh: The Movie (2015) Producer
- Snervous Tyler Oakley (2015) Producer
- Expelled (2014) Producer
- The To Do List (2013) Producer
- AwesomenessTV (2013) Executive Producer
- AwesomenessTV (2013) Creator
- Side Effects (2013) Executive Producer
- A Thousand Words (2012) Director
- A Thousand Words (2012) Producer
- FRED 3: Camp Fred (2012) Executive Producer
- Supah Ninjas (2011) Producer
- So Random! (2011) Producer
- Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred (2011) Producer
- Blue Mountain State (2010) Director
- Blue Mountain State (2010) Executive Producer
- FRED: The Movie (2010) Executive Producer
- Sonny with a Chance (2009) Producer
- Meet Dave (2008) Director
- Norbit (2007) Director
- Norbit (2007) Executive Producer
- The Bronx Is Burning (2007) Producer
- Wild Hogs (2007) Producer
- Crumbs (2006) Producer
- The Shaggy Dog (2006) Director
- Bonds on Bonds (2006) Producer
- Coach Carter (2005) Producer
- Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story (2005) Producer
- Inconceivable (2005) Producer
- The Perfect Score (2004) Producer
- The Perfect Score (2004) Director
- The Days (2004) Producer
- One Tree Hill (2003) Producer
- One Tree Hill (2003) Executive Producer
- Radio (2003) Producer
- I'm with Her (2003) Executive Producer
- Black Sash (2003) Producer
- What I Like About You (2002) Executive Producer
- Birds of Prey (2002) Director
- Birds of Prey (2002) Producer
- Big Fat Liar (2002) Producer
- Big Fat Liar (2002) Story
- The Nick Cannon Show (2002) Producer
- The Nick Cannon Show (2002) Creator
- Smallville (2001) Executive Producer
- The Nightmare Room (2001) Director
- Hardball (2001) Director
- Hardball (2001) Producer
- Summer Catch (2001) Producer
- Ready to Rumble (2000) Director
- Popular (1999) Director
- The Amanda Show (1999) Producer
- Varsity Blues (1999) Director
- Varsity Blues (1999) Producer
- Cousin Skeeter (1998) Creator
- Good Burger (1997) Director
- Good Burger (1997) Producer
- Arli$$ (1996) Producer
- Kenan & Kel (1996) as Risotto
- Kenan & Kel (1996) Director
- Kenan & Kel (1996) Producer
- The Show (1995) Director
- The Show (1995) Producer
- All That (1994) Producer
- All That (1994) Creator
- Da Vinci's War (1993) as Father Michael
- Camp Cucamonga (1990) as Roger Berg
- C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud (1989) as Steve Williams
- Pictionary (1989) as Host
- Cellar Dweller (1988) as Phillip Lemley
- Full House (1987)
- Kids' Choice Awards (1987) as Himself - Co-Host
- Head of the Class (1986) as Eric Mardian
- The Gladiator (1986) as Jeff Benton
- One Terrific Guy (1986) as Todd Burton
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as (segment "Teacher's Aide")
- Growing Pains (1985) as Mitch
- Crime of Innocence (1985)
- Charles in Charge (1984) as Todd Baldwin
- Knight Rider (1982) as Randy Merritt
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- Teachers Only (1982)
- The Facts of Life (1979)
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
- Archie Bunker's Place (1979)
- Taxi (1978) as Young Man
- Diff'rent Strokes (1978)
- Three's Company (1977)
- Battle of the Network Stars (1976)
- Alvin and the Chipmunks Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Brian Robbins best known for?
Brian Robbins is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie (2025), iCarly (2021), All That (2019), Irreplaceable You (2018).
When and where was Brian Robbins born?
Brian Robbins was born on November 22, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Brian Robbins have?
Brian Robbins has accumulated over 100 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2025.
What is Brian Robbins's background in cinema and television?
Brian Robbins, also known by his birth name Brian Levine, is an American film producer, director, and executive. Born on November 22, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, he is a male industry professional with eighty-four known credits in production according to database records. His executive ro...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Kids' Choice Awards (1987) as Himself - Co-Host — aged about 23
- Kenan & Kel (1996) as Risotto — aged about 32
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as (segment "Teacher's Aide") — aged about 21
- Three's Company (1977) — aged about 13
- Full House (1987) — aged about 23
- Knight Rider (1982) as Randy Merritt — aged about 18
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