Brett Ratner Biography: Age, Movies, Son, Net Worth, Height, Wiki, Wife, Nationality, Ethnicity, Parents, Siblings

Brett Ratner is an American film director and producer known for his commercially successful but critically mixed body of work.

He first gained recognition in the late 1990s for directing the hit Rush Hour action-comedy film series, starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker.

Ratner has since directed other mainstream films such as The Family Man, Red Dragon, X-Men: The Last Stand, Tower Heist, and Hercules. In addition to his directing credits, Ratner has produced several popular film franchises, including the Horrible Bosses comedy series.

Profile

• Full Name: Brett Ratner
• Stage Name: Brett Ratner
• Born: March 28, 1969
• Age: 55 years old
• Birthplace: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Film director and producer
• Height: 1.73 m
• Parent: Marsha Presman and Ronald Ratner
• Siblings: Max Ratner
• Partners: Serena Williams (2004–2005), Maggie Q (2008–2010), Marcelle Braga (2014–2015)
• Girlfriend: Mariah Carey and Lindsay Lohan
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Unmarried
• Net Worth: $85 million

Early Life and Education

Brett Ratner was born on March 28, 1969, in Miami Beach, Florida, to Marsha Presman and Ronald Ratner, a businessman. He has a younger brother named Max Ratner.

Ratner attended the Rabbi Alexander S. Gross Hebrew Academy and Alexander Muss High School in Israel. He graduated from Miami Beach Senior High School in 1986 and later earned a degree from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in 1990, where he studied film.

He is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, with his father being American and his mother, originally from Cuba, immigrating to the United States. Religiously, Ratner practiced Christianity.

Career

Brett Ratner began his career in the 1990s by directing music videos. While at NYU, he managed and executive-produced the rap group B.M.O.C. and released his first short film, Whatever Happened to Mason Reese?.

His breakthrough came when Public Enemy attended the premiere of his student film and invited him to direct music videos. He went on to work with artists such as Prime Minister Pete Nice, Redman, LL Cool J, Heavy D, Wu-Tang Clan, Mariah Carey, Madonna, and Miley Cyrus.

Ratner made his feature film debut in 1997 with Money Talks, followed by After the Sunset (2004). He gained major recognition for directing the Rush Hour series. His filmography also includes X-Men: The Last Stand, Tower Heist, and Hercules.

He has produced several films, including Horrible Bosses 2 and Black Mass. Additionally, he executive-produced the TV series Rush Hour and directed commercials for brands like Wynn Las Vegas.

Beyond entertainment, Ratner has been involved in philanthropic efforts, serving on boards like the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Ghetto Film School. He also donated $1 million to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

Awards and Nominations

Primetime Emmy Awards:

• 2017: Nominated for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking (Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds)
• 2012: Nominated for Outstanding Nonfiction Series (American Masters)

FOCAL International Awards:

• 2015: Won for Best Use of Footage in a History Production, Factual Production, and Cinema Release (Night Will Fall)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @brettrat
• Facebook handle: Brett Ratner
• Twitter handle: @BrettRatner

Personal Life

Brett Ratner is currently single and has never been married. He has had several high-profile relationships, including with Serena Williams (2004–2005), Maggie Q (2008–2010), and Marcelle Braga (2014–2015). He has also been linked romantically to Mariah Carey and Lindsay Lohan.

Filmography

• Money Talks (1997)
• Rush Hour (1998)
• The Family Man (2000)
• Rush Hour 2 (2001)
• Red Dragon (2002)
• After the Sunset (2004)
• X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
• Rush Hour 3 (2007)
• Tower Heist (2011)
• Hercules (2014)

Net Worth

Brett Ratner has an estimated net worth of $85 million as of 2024, primarily from his success as a film director and producer. Blockbuster productions like the Rush Hour series and his involvement in projects like The Revenant have significantly contributed to his wealth.