Brian Robbins

Brian Levine (born November 22, 1963), better known as Brian Robbins, is an American media proprietor and film producer. He has been the president and CEO of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon since 2021, and is also the CCO of the Kids & Family division of Paramount+. In 2012, he co-founded the media network Awesomeness TV. Prior, Robbins was a recurring 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, 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. Early life Robbins was born Brian Levine in New York City's Brooklyn borough on November 22, 1963, the son of actor Floyd Levine. When he was 16, he moved with his family to Los Angeles. He graduated from Grant High School in 1982. Career Following his father into acting, Robbins made his television debut on an episode of Trapper John, M.D. He guest starred on a number of television series and had a recurring role on General Hospital. As an actor, he is perhaps best known for his role as Eric Mardian on the ABC sitcom Head of the Class. He also hosted the children's version of the TV game show Pictionary in 1989.