David Levein

Aside from being a novelist, David Levien is also hailed as a screenwriter, producer, and director. He is best known for the movies he has written (Ocean’s Thirteen, and Rounders), and films he has produced (The Illusionist, and The Lucky Ones). Most of his projects in the world of film are done in partnership with his best friend, Brian Koppelman. Both he and Koppelman have also produced the television series “The Street Lawyer” (2003) and “Tilt” (2005), which he also write and directed. As a novelist, Levien’s works include the Franz Behr series and a few standalone novels. Many of his works, both on the screen or on the written page, have been widely acclaimed and were awarded numerous prizes.