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'''Brian Robbins''' (born '''Brian Levine''', November 22, 1963) is an American film and television producer and |
'''Brian Robbins''' (born '''Brian Levine''', November 22, 1963) is an American businessman, film and television producer, director, executive and current co-CEO of [[Paramount Global]]. He has been the president and [[CEO]] of [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Nickelodeon]] since 2021. He was named the co-CEO of Paramount Global in April 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Paramount Global replaces CEO Bob Bakish with a troika of executives|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/paramount-global-replaces-ceo-bob-bakish-troika-executives-109761033|website=ABC News|access-date=2024-05-06}}</ref> |
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Prior, Robbins was a main cast member for the television series ''[[Head of the Class]]'' (1986–1991), and joined Nickelodeon in 1994 as the creator/lead writer of the sketch comedy series ''[[All That]]'' the same year. He made his directorial debut in 1995 with the hip hop documentary ''[[The Show (1995 film)|The Show]]'', and directed the hit teen comedy film ''[[Good Burger]]'' two years later. Despite moderate commercial success, the critical reception for his productions has been largely negative.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/dont-make-fun-of-brian-robbins-heres-why-paramount-director-norbit-1234667413/ | title=Don't Make Fun of Brian Robbins: Here's Why Paramount's Best Hope is the Director of 'Norbit' | date=September 26, 2021 }}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Robbins was born Brian Levine in New York City's [[Brooklyn]] borough into a Jewish family on November 22, 1963, the son of actor [[Floyd Levine]].<ref name="NYT"/> When he was 16, he moved with his family to [[Los Angeles]].<ref name="GNAC">{{cite news| last1=Nicewonger| first1=Kirk| title=Busy, busy time for Brian Robbins| url=https://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:EANX-K12&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=document_id:14B372E2B92B328B/hlTerms:%22brian+robbins%22%3B+head%3B+of%3B+the%3B+class&svc_dat=HistArchive:ahnp_k12doc&req_dat=0FD52E94025F7DBD| access-date=February 18, 2018| newspaper=[[News & Record|Greensboro News & Record]]| date=July 30, 1988}}</ref> He graduated from [[Grant High School (Los Angeles)|Grant High School]] in 1982.<ref name="PD">{{cite news| last1=Knutzen| first1=Eirik| title=Rebel jumps to 'Head of the Class'| url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:EANX-K12&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=document_id:13141E741607670F/hlTerms:%22brian+robbins%22%3B+actor&svc_dat=HistArchive:ahnp_k12doc&req_dat=0FD52E94025F7DBD| newspaper=[[The Plain Dealer]]| location=[[Cleveland]]| date=October 4, 1987| access-date=June 30, 2020}}</ref> |
Robbins was born Brian Levine in New York City's [[Brooklyn]] borough into a Jewish family on November 22, 1963, the son of actor [[Floyd Levine]].<ref name="NYT"/> When he was 16, he moved with his family to [[Los Angeles]].<ref name="GNAC">{{cite news| last1=Nicewonger| first1=Kirk| title=Busy, busy time for Brian Robbins| url=https://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:EANX-K12&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=document_id:14B372E2B92B328B/hlTerms:%22brian+robbins%22%3B+head%3B+of%3B+the%3B+class&svc_dat=HistArchive:ahnp_k12doc&req_dat=0FD52E94025F7DBD| access-date=February 18, 2018| newspaper=[[News & Record|Greensboro News & Record]]| date=July 30, 1988}}</ref> He graduated from [[Grant High School (Los Angeles)|Grant High School]] in 1982.<ref name="PD">{{cite news| last1=Knutzen| first1=Eirik| title=Rebel jumps to 'Head of the Class'| url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:EANX-K12&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=document_id:13141E741607670F/hlTerms:%22brian+robbins%22%3B+actor&svc_dat=HistArchive:ahnp_k12doc&req_dat=0FD52E94025F7DBD| newspaper=[[The Plain Dealer]]| location=[[Cleveland]]| date=October 4, 1987| access-date=June 30, 2020}}</ref> |
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Following his father into acting,<ref name="NYT"/> Robbins made his television debut on an episode of ''[[Trapper John, M.D.]]''<ref name="PD"/> He guest starred on a number of television series and had a recurring role on ''[[General Hospital]]''.<ref name="PD"/> As an actor, he is perhaps best known for his role as Eric Mardian on the ABC sitcom ''[[Head of the Class]]''.<ref name="PD"/> He also hosted the children's version of the TV game show ''[[Pictionary (1989 game show)|Pictionary]]'' in 1989. |
Following his father into acting,<ref name="NYT"/> Robbins made his television debut on an episode of ''[[Trapper John, M.D.]]''<ref name="PD"/> He guest starred on a number of television series and had a recurring role on ''[[General Hospital]]''.<ref name="PD"/> As an actor, he is perhaps best known for his role as Eric Mardian on the ABC sitcom ''[[Head of the Class]]''.<ref name="PD"/> He also hosted the children's version of the TV game show ''[[Pictionary (1989 game show)|Pictionary]]'' in 1989. |
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[[File:Brian Robbins 1988 (cropped).jpg|upright|thumb|Robbins in 1988]] |
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In the 1990s, Robbins started producing the show ''[[All That]]'' and its [[Spin-off (media)|spin-offs]] on [[Nickelodeon]].<ref name="NYT"/> He has produced several sports films including ''[[Coach Carter]]'' and ''[[Hardball (film)|Hardball]]'' (2001). He produced ''[[Smallville]]'' and also ''[[One Tree Hill (TV series)|One Tree Hill]]''. He has often collaborated with producer [[Michael Tollin]].<ref name="NYT">{{cite news| last=Koch| first=Neal| title=Business; Stepping Up in TV, Without Stepping on Toes| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/01/business/business-stepping-up-in-tv-without-stepping-on-toes.html| access-date=February 18, 2018| newspaper=[[The New York Times]]| date=December 1, 2002| archive-date=November 17, 2020| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117191345/https://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/01/business/business-stepping-up-in-tv-without-stepping-on-toes.html| url-status=live}}</ref> |
In the 1990s, Robbins started producing the show ''[[All That]]'' and its [[Spin-off (media)|spin-offs]] on [[Nickelodeon]].<ref name="NYT"/> He has produced several sports films including ''[[Coach Carter]]'' and ''[[Hardball (film)|Hardball]]'' (2001). He produced ''[[Smallville]]'' and also ''[[One Tree Hill (TV series)|One Tree Hill]]''. He has often collaborated with producer [[Michael Tollin]].<ref name="NYT">{{cite news| last=Koch| first=Neal| title=Business; Stepping Up in TV, Without Stepping on Toes| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/01/business/business-stepping-up-in-tv-without-stepping-on-toes.html| access-date=February 18, 2018| newspaper=[[The New York Times]]| date=December 1, 2002| archive-date=November 17, 2020| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117191345/https://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/01/business/business-stepping-up-in-tv-without-stepping-on-toes.html| url-status=live}}</ref> |
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Robbins is the founder of [[Awesomeness (company)|AwesomenessTV]], a [[YouTube]] channel aimed at teenagers |
Robbins is the founder of [[Awesomeness (company)|AwesomenessTV]], a [[YouTube]] channel aimed at teenagers. The channel spun off into a [[AwesomenessTV (TV series)|TV series]], on which Robbins served as executive producer.<ref>Chmielewski, Dawn C. (August 7, 2012). [https://articles.latimes.com/2012/aug/07/entertainment/la-et-ct-youtube-channel-awesomenesstv-attracts-outside-funding-20120807 "YouTube channel AwesomenessTV attracts outside funding"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414033310/http://articles.latimes.com/2012/aug/07/entertainment/la-et-ct-youtube-channel-awesomenesstv-attracts-outside-funding-20120807 |date=April 14, 2016 }}. ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''.</ref> [[DreamWorks Animation]] acquired the company in 2013.<ref>Lieberman, David (May 1, 2013). [https://www.deadline.com/2013/05/dreamworks-animation-agrees-to-pay-33m-for-awesomenesstv/ "DreamWorks Animation Agrees To Pay $33M+ For AwesomenessTV"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140723155825/http://www.deadline.com/2013/05/dreamworks-animation-agrees-to-pay-33m-for-awesomenesstv/ |date=July 23, 2014 }}. ''[[Deadline Hollywood]]''.</ref> On February 22, 2017, following [[NBCUniversal]]/[[Comcast]]'s acquisition of DreamWorks Animation, Robbins stepped down as AwesomenessTV's CEO, ending his five-year run with the company.<ref>Jarvey, Natalie (February 22, 2017). [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/brian-robbins-step-down-as-awesomenesstv-ceo-978386 "Brian Robbins and AwesomenessTV"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200306214717/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/brian-robbins-step-down-as-awesomenesstv-ceo-978386 |date=March 6, 2020 }}. ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]''.</ref> |
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Robbins first joined Paramount in 2017 as the first President of [[Paramount Players]], after which he became President of Nickelodeon in 2018, and then President, Kids & Family Entertainment, for ViacomCBS (now Paramount).<ref>{{cite news| title=Paramount Pictures Launches New Production Division Headed by Brian Robbins| url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/paramount-pictures-brian-robbinsparamount-players-1202457210/| last=McNary| first=Dave| date=June 7, 2017| access-date=June 30, 2020| archive-date=December 19, 2019| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219133130/https://variety.com/2017/film/news/paramount-pictures-brian-robbinsparamount-players-1202457210/| url-status=live}}</ref> On October 1, 2018, he left his position as the president of Paramount Players after Viacom chose him to be the president of [[Nickelodeon]], ending his 16-month run at the studio.<ref name="NellieA">{{cite news|last1=Andreeva|first1=Nellie|date=October 1, 2018|title=Brian Robbins Named President Of Nickelodeon|publisher=Deadline|url=https://deadline.com/2018/10/brian-robbins-president-of-nickelodeon-1202474265/|access-date=February 16, 2021|archive-date=February 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216162111/https://deadline.com/2018/10/brian-robbins-president-of-nickelodeon-1202474265/|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite leaving the studio, he remained involved with Paramount Players division [[Nickelodeon Movies]].<ref>{{cite news| last1=Sandberg| first1=Bryn Elise| title=Viacom Names Brian Robbins President of Nickelodeon| url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/viacom-names-brian-robbins-president-nickelodeon-1148352| newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter| access-date=October 1, 2018| date=October 1, 2018| archive-date=December 2, 2020| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202194238/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/viacom-names-brian-robbins-president-nickelodeon-1148352| url-status=live}}</ref> He became head of Paramount Pictures in September 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About | ViacomCBS|url=https://www.viacomcbs.com/about/leadership|website=[[ViacomCBS]]|access-date=January 26, 2021|archive-date=February 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207062409/https://www.viacomcbs.com/about/leadership|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Hayes |first1=Dade |title=Paramount Pictures Revamp Made Official By ViacomCBS: Jim Gianopulos Exits, Brian Robbins Takes Over; David Nevins Adds Par TV To Portfolio |date=September 13, 2021 |url=https://deadline.com/2021/09/paramount-pictures-revamp-viacomcbs-jim-gianopulos-brian-robbins-david-nevins-1234832516/ |publisher=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |access-date=September 17, 2021 |archive-date=September 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210917020921/https://deadline.com/2021/09/paramount-pictures-revamp-viacomcbs-jim-gianopulos-brian-robbins-david-nevins-1234832516/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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On April 29, 2024, Robbins, along with George Cheeks and Chris McCarthy, became co-CEOs after Bob Bakish stepped down from his role.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goldsmith |first=Jill |date=2024-04-29 |title=It’s Official: Bob Bakish Is Out At Paramount Global, Trio Of Division Heads Form New Office Of The CEO |url=https://deadline.com/2024/04/bob-bakish-leaving-paramount-global-division-heads-office-of-ceo-1235898125/ |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> |
On April 29, 2024, Robbins, along with George Cheeks and Chris McCarthy, became co-CEOs after Bob Bakish stepped down from his role.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goldsmith |first=Jill |date=2024-04-29 |title=It’s Official: Bob Bakish Is Out At Paramount Global, Trio Of Division Heads Form New Office Of The CEO |url=https://deadline.com/2024/04/bob-bakish-leaving-paramount-global-division-heads-office-of-ceo-1235898125/ |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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In his current role as President and CEO of Paramount Pictures, Robbins oversaw one of the most successful years in the studio's history with the release of ''[[Top Gun: Maverick]]'' and ''[[Smile (2022 film)|Smile]]'', and is currently working on the development of a sequel to ''Top Gun: Maverick'' and the production of the next installment of the ''Mission: Impossible'' franchise.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Paramount Global Announces Leadership Shakeup|url=https://www.thelicensingletter.com/paramount-global-announces-leadership-shakeup/|website=thelicensingletter.com|access-date=2024-05-06}}</ref> |
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Robbins is a board member of the [[Motion Picture Association]]; a member of the [[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]]; sits on the board of trustees for the [[American Film Institute|AFI]] and is the recipient of a [[Directors Guild of America Awards|Directors Guild Award]], a [[Peabody Awards|Peabody Award]], and the Pioneer Prize from the [[International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=The People Who Drive our Business|url=https://www.paramount.com/about/leadership|website=Paramount.com|access-date=2024-05-06}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Born | Brian Levine November 22, 1963 New York City, U.S. |
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Years active | 1982–present |
Spouses | Laura Cathcart (div. 2013)Tracy James (m. 2014) |
Children | 3 |
Relatives | Floyd Levine (father) |
Brian Robbins (born Brian Levine, November 22, 1963) is an American businessman, film and television producer, director, executive and current co-CEO of Paramount Global. He has been the president and CEO of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon since 2021. He was named the co-CEO of Paramount Global in April 2024.[1]
Early life
Robbins was born Brian Levine in New York City's Brooklyn borough into a Jewish family on November 22, 1963, the son of actor Floyd Levine.[2] When he was 16, he moved with his family to Los Angeles.[3] He graduated from Grant High School in 1982.[4]
Following his father into acting,[2] Robbins made his television debut on an episode of Trapper John, M.D.[4] He guest starred on a number of television series and had a recurring role on General Hospital.[4] As an actor, he is perhaps best known for his role as Eric Mardian on the ABC sitcom Head of the Class.[4] He also hosted the children's version of the TV game show Pictionary in 1989.
In the 1990s, Robbins started producing the show All That and its spin-offs on Nickelodeon.[2] He has produced several sports films including Coach Carter and Hardball (2001). He produced Smallville and also One Tree Hill. He has often collaborated with producer Michael Tollin.[2]
Career
Robbins is the founder of AwesomenessTV, a YouTube channel aimed at teenagers. The channel spun off into a TV series, on which Robbins served as executive producer.[5] DreamWorks Animation acquired the company in 2013.[6] On February 22, 2017, following NBCUniversal/Comcast's acquisition of DreamWorks Animation, Robbins stepped down as AwesomenessTV's CEO, ending his five-year run with the company.[7]
Robbins first joined Paramount in 2017 as the first President of Paramount Players, after which he became President of Nickelodeon in 2018, and then President, Kids & Family Entertainment, for ViacomCBS (now Paramount).[8] On October 1, 2018, he left his position as the president of Paramount Players after Viacom chose him to be the president of Nickelodeon, ending his 16-month run at the studio.[9] Despite leaving the studio, he remained involved with Paramount Players division Nickelodeon Movies.[10] He became head of Paramount Pictures in September 2021.[11][12]
On April 29, 2024, Robbins, along with George Cheeks and Chris McCarthy, became co-CEOs after Bob Bakish stepped down from his role.[13]
In his current role as President and CEO of Paramount Pictures, Robbins oversaw one of the most successful years in the studio's history with the release of Top Gun: Maverick and Smile, and is currently working on the development of a sequel to Top Gun: Maverick and the production of the next installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise.[14]
Robbins is a board member of the Motion Picture Association; a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; sits on the board of trustees for the AFI and is the recipient of a Directors Guild Award, a Peabody Award, and the Pioneer Prize from the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.[15]
Personal life
He married publicist Laura Cathcart and they had two sons together, Miles and Justin, before divorcing in 2013. He married stylist Tracy James in 2014.[16] They have a daughter named Stella and live with his sons in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.[16][17]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Director | Producer | Notes |
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1995 | The Show | Yes | Yes | Documentary film |
1997 | Good Burger | Yes | Yes | |
1999 | Varsity Blues | Yes | Yes | |
2000 | Ready to Rumble | Yes | No | |
2001 | Hardball | Yes | Yes | |
2004 | The Perfect Score | Yes | Yes | |
2006 | The Shaggy Dog | Yes | No | |
2007 | Norbit | Yes | Executive | Nominated- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director |
2008 | Meet Dave | Yes | No | |
2012 | A Thousand Words | Yes | Yes | Filmed in 2008 |
Producer only
- Summer Catch (2001)
- Big Fat Liar (2002) (Also story writer)
- Radio (2003)
- Coach Carter (2005)
- Wild Hogs (2007)
- The To Do List (2013)
- Before I Fall (2017)
- Bigger Fatter Liar (2017) (executive producer)
Television
Year | Title | Director | Executive Producer |
Writer | Notes |
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1988 | Head of the Class | No | No | Yes | Episode "Will the Real Arvid Engen Please Stand Up?" |
1994 | All That | No | Yes | Yes | Also creator |
1996 | Kenan & Kel | Yes | Yes | No | 5 episodes |
1998-2001 | Cousin Skeeter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Also creator; Wrote "A Family Thing", directed "Skeeter's Toy Story" |
1999 | Popular | Yes | No | No | Episode "The Phantom Menace" |
2001 | The Nightmare Room | Yes | Yes | No | Episode "Four Eyes" |
2002 | Birds of Prey | Yes | Yes | No | Episode "Pilot" |
2005 | All That 10th Anniversary Reunion Special | No | No | Yes | TV special |
2010 | Blue Mountain State | Yes | Yes | No | 2 episodes |
2011 | Supah Ninjas | Yes | Yes | No | 2 episodes |
Executive producer only
- The Amanda Show (2000–2001)
- Smallville (2001–2011)
- The Nick Cannon Show (2002)
- What I Like About You (2002–2006)
- One Tree Hill (2003–2012)
- Crumbs (2006)
- Sonny with a Chance (2009–2011)
- Fred: The Movie (2010)
- So Random! (2011–2012)
- AwesomenessTV (2013–2015)
Special thanks
- Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (2019)
- The Loud House (2019–present)
- SpongeBob SquarePants (2019–present)
- Middle School Moguls (2019)
- Blaze and the Monster Machines (2019–present)
- Are You Afraid of the Dark? (2019)
- The Casagrandes (2019–2022)
- Blue's Clues & You! (2019–2024)
- It's Pony (2020–present)
- Glitch Techs (2020)
- Santiago of the Seas (2020–present)
- Baby Shark's Big Show! (2020–present)
- Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years (2021–present)
- Rugrats (2021–present)
- The Patrick Star Show (2021–present)
- Middlemost Post (2021–2022)
Acting credits
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1982 | Harper Valley PTA | Charlie's Nephew | Episode "The Return of Charlie's Chow Palace" |
Archie Bunker's Place | Danny Ferguson | Episode "Double Date" | |
The Facts of Life | Ben | Episode "For the Asking" | |
Taxi[18] | Young Man | Episode "Alex the Gofer" | |
1983 | Teachers Only | Vinnie Minetti | Episodes "Praise the Lord and Pasta Ammunition" & "Rex, the Wonder Husband" |
Three's Company | Mark Furley | Episode "Janet's Little Helper" | |
Knight Rider | Randy Merritt | Episode "Soul Survivor" | |
1984 | Diff'rent Strokes | Skyhigh | Episode "Undercover Lover" |
Newhart | Rob | Episode "The Fan" | |
1985 | Charles in Charge | Todd Baldwin | Episode "Mr. President" |
Growing Pains | Mitch | Episode "Dirt Bike" | |
1986 | The Gladiator | Jeff Benton | TV movie |
Mr. Belvedere | Eric | Episode "The Dropout" | |
1986–1991 | Head of the Class | Eric Mardian | 114 episodes |
1987 | Kids Incorporated | Brian | Episode "Win a Date with Renee" |
1988 | Cellar Dweller | Phillip Lemley | |
1989 | C.H.U.D. II: Bud the C.H.U.D. | Steve Williams | |
1990 | Camp Cucamonga | Roger Berg | TV movie |
1992 | Full House | David Janolari | Episodes "Captain Video: Part 1" and "Captain Video: Part 2" |
1997 | Kenan & Kel | Risotto | Episode "Safe and Sorry" |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Result | Category | Film or series |
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1993 | Heartland Film Festival | Won | Crystal Heart Award | Hardwood Dreams (shared with Mike Tollin) |
1995 | Emmy Award | Nominated | Outstanding Informational Special | Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream (shared with Debra Martin Chase, Fredric Golding, Dorian Harewood, David Houle, Tom McMahon, Pat Mitchell, Jack Myers, Vivian Schiller, Mike Tollin, Denzel Washington) |
1996 | CableACE Award | Won | Children's Special - 7 and Older | Sports Theater with Shaquille O'Neal (shared with Leonard Armato, Bruce Binkow, Robert Mickelson, Shaquille O'Neal, Mike Tollin, For the special "4 Points") |
1997 | Directors Guild of America Award | Nominated | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs | Sports Theater with Shaquille O'Neal (for the special "4 Points") |
1998 | Won | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs | Sports Theater with Shaquille O'Neal (shared with W. Alexander Ellis, Cynthia Riddle, Brad Uecker: for episode "First Time") | |
2005 | Black Movie Awards | Nominated | Outstanding Motion Picture | Coach Carter (shared with David Gale, Mike Tollin) |
References
- ^ "Paramount Global replaces CEO Bob Bakish with a troika of executives". ABC News. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Koch, Neal (December 1, 2002). "Business; Stepping Up in TV, Without Stepping on Toes". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 17, 2020. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
- ^ Nicewonger, Kirk (July 30, 1988). "Busy, busy time for Brian Robbins". Greensboro News & Record. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
- ^ a b c d Knutzen, Eirik (October 4, 1987). "Rebel jumps to 'Head of the Class'". The Plain Dealer. Cleveland. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
- ^ Chmielewski, Dawn C. (August 7, 2012). "YouTube channel AwesomenessTV attracts outside funding" Archived April 14, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Lieberman, David (May 1, 2013). "DreamWorks Animation Agrees To Pay $33M+ For AwesomenessTV" Archived July 23, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Jarvey, Natalie (February 22, 2017). "Brian Robbins and AwesomenessTV" Archived March 6, 2020, at the Wayback Machine. The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ McNary, Dave (June 7, 2017). "Paramount Pictures Launches New Production Division Headed by Brian Robbins". Archived from the original on December 19, 2019. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 1, 2018). "Brian Robbins Named President Of Nickelodeon". Deadline. Archived from the original on February 16, 2021. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
- ^ Sandberg, Bryn Elise (October 1, 2018). "Viacom Names Brian Robbins President of Nickelodeon". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 2, 2020. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
- ^ "About | ViacomCBS". ViacomCBS. Archived from the original on February 7, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ Hayes, Dade (September 13, 2021). "Paramount Pictures Revamp Made Official By ViacomCBS: Jim Gianopulos Exits, Brian Robbins Takes Over; David Nevins Adds Par TV To Portfolio". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 17, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (April 29, 2024). "It's Official: Bob Bakish Is Out At Paramount Global, Trio Of Division Heads Form New Office Of The CEO". Deadline. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
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