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Brian Levant, director
Director

Brian Levant: Movies & Box Office

films
12
on screen
1992–2017
box office
$954M
Born
August 6, 1952 (age 74)
Birthplace
Highland Park, Illinois, United States
Full name
Brian Michael Levant
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Film director, television director, film producer, television producer, screenwriter
Years active
1976-present
Spouses
Alison Logan
Children
3
Career at a glance

Brian Levant's Career in Numbers

Brian Levant's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Brian Levant works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Beethoven (1992) to Max 2: White House Hero (2017), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Brian Levant Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 3
  2. 2000s 4
  3. 2010s 5

The 2010s were Brian Levant's busiest decade, with 5 films.

Brian Levant Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 6
  • Adventure 3
  • Family 1
  • Action 1
  • Mystery 1

Comedy is the genre Brian Levant has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of adventure (3).

Brian Levant Career Milestones

First film
Beethoven 1992
Biggest box office hit
The Flintstones $342M worldwide
12 credits

Brian Levant Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Brian Levant is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Brian Levant?

Brian Levant was born in Highland Park, Illinois, United States in 1952 and is 74 years old. Credited on films since 1992, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Brian Michael Levant, born on August 6, 1952, is a trusted name in the American filmmaking industry. Born to a Jewish family in Highland Park, Illinois, Levant initiated his career in 1976 as a writer for the popular TV series, Happy Days. His writing credits stretch across multiple television shows including, The Jeffersons, Mork & Mindy, and Still the Beaver. Levant's directorial legacies are best remembered in the films such as Beethoven, The Flintstones and its prequel in 2000, Viva Rock Vegas, Jingle All the Way, Snow Dogs and Are We There Yet?. Despite facing criticism from film critics, Levant's work remains popular among audiences. Levant once responded to his critics by arguing that he makes movies for the young audience, similar to himself when he was a child. Levant has been active in the film industry since 1976 and shows no signs of slowing down. Apart from his filmography, Levant is also known for his vast collection of 20th century toys and pop culture memorabilia, which was showcased in a 2022 book titled "My Life and Toys".

Works with

Who Brian Levant Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Brian Levant shares the most films with. Hayley Kiyoko comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Robbie Amell (2).

FAQ

Brian Levant: Questions & Answers

How many movies Brian Levant has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Brian Levant been in?

Brian Levant is credited on 12 films, from 1992 to 2017. All of them as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Brian Levant's highest-grossing movie?

The Flintstones (1994) is Brian Levant's biggest box office hit, with $342M worldwide, ahead of Beethoven (1992) ($147M). Across every film with box office figures, Brian Levant's movies have made $954M.

Brian Levant's biggest hits

How old is Brian Levant?

Brian Levant is 74 years old, born on August 6, 1952 in Highland Park, Illinois, United States.

What is Brian Levant's newest movie?

The most recent film on Brian Levant's filmography is Max 2: White House Hero (2017), which Brian Levant directed.

Who does Brian Levant work with most often?

Brian Levant shares the most films with Hayley Kiyoko (2 films), Robbie Amell (2 films) and Frank Welker (2 films).

The Best Brian Levant Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 12 directing credits.

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