Brett Ratner is one of the most successful filmmakers in Hollywood, with a diverse range of films that have resonated with audiences worldwide. As a director, his films have grossed over $2 billion at the global box office.
Ratner began his career directing music videos before making his feature directorial debut at the age of 28 with the action comedy hit Money Talks. He followed with the blockbuster Rush Hour and its successful sequels.
In addition to his directing credits, Ratner has also enjoyed critical acclaim and box office success as a producer. He has served as an executive producer on several high-profile films, including The Revenant, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, and Black Mass, starring Johnny Depp.
Ratner is also a producer on several upcoming films, including Rules Don't Apply, written, directed and produced by Warren Beatty, and Untitled Leonardo DiCaprio Environmental Documentary, directed, produced by and starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
In addition to his work in film, Ratner has also produced several documentaries, including Author: The JT LeRoy Story, Catfish, and Woody Allen - A Documentary.
Ratner is a co-founder of RatPac Entertainment, a film finance production and media company, which has a first-look deal with Warner Bros. and has co-financed over 75 films, including Gravity, The Lego Movie, American Sniper, and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Since its inception, RatPac Entertainment has co-financed 52 theatrically released motion pictures, exceeding $9.3 billion in worldwide box office receipts. RatPac's co-financed films have been nominated for 51 Academy Awards, 20 Golden Globes and 39 BAFTAs, and have won 21 Academy Awards, 7 Golden Globes and 17 BAFTAs.
Brett Ratner is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Museum of Tolerance, and sits on the boards of Chrysalis, Best Buddies and Do Something. He is also a member of the Dean's Council of the NYU Tisch School of the Arts and the Board of Directors at Tel Aviv University's School of Film and Television.
