Matt Kaplan

Matthew Kaplan (April 14, 1984) is an American film producer. He is known for producing young adult films, including To All the Boys film series. He is the founder and CEO of Ace Entertainment and former president of Awesomeness Films.[1]

Matt Kaplan
Kaplan at the 2011 Whistler Film Festival
Born
Matthew Kaplan

(1984-04-14) April 14, 1984
California, U.S.
Alma materColumbia University (BA)
Occupations
  • Film producer
  • executive producer
  • businessman
Years active2007–present
Spouse
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(m. 2016; div. 2017)​
PartnerAlexandra Cooper (engaged 2023)

Biography

Kaplan graduated from Columbia University,[2] where he was a quarterback on the Columbia Lions football team.[3][4]

After college, he was hired by CBS President and CEO Les Moonves as an intern, before becoming director of digital development for the company.[5][6] He then jumped to Lionsgate Films, rising to SVP Development and Production, overseeing projects such as They Came Together starring Amy Poehler and Paul Rudd.[7]

Kaplan founded Chapter One Films in 2013 and signed a first-look deal with Blumhouse Productions, during which he produced movies including 6 Miranda Drive and The Lazarus Effect.[7]

In 2015, he was tapped by Jeffrey Katzenberg to head the film division of Awesomeness.[5] He founded Ace Entertainment in 2017, which produced the film To All the Boys I've Loved Before and its sequels.[8]

Personal life

From 2001 to 2004, while attending Columbia University, Kaplan dated former actress and now fashion designer Ashley Olsen.[3] He married actress Claire Holt in 2016 before divorcing in 2017.[9] As of March 3, 2023, he is now engaged to Alexandra Cooper, the host of podcast Call Her Daddy.[10]

Filmography

Film

Producer

Television

Executive producer

References
  1. Jarvey, Natalie (December 12, 2017). "Matt Kaplan Departs Awesomeness Films, Launches ACE Entertainment (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
  2. "Columbia College Today" (PDF). April 2010.
  3. Silverman, Stephen M. (May 5, 2004). "Ashley Olsen Breaks Up with Boyfriend". people.com. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
  4. "matt kaplan Archives". NYFA Podcasts. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
  5. "Next Gen Execs 2016: Hollywood's Up-and-Comers 35 and Under". The Hollywood Reporter. November 9, 2016. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
  6. Hipes, Patrick (June 23, 2015). "AwesomenessTV Taps Former Lionsgate Exec As Film Boss". Deadline. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
  7. Jarvey, Natalie (June 23, 2015). "AwesomenessTV Launches Film Division (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
  8. Andreeva, Nellie (August 9, 2019). "Matt Kaplan's ACE Entertainment Launches TV Division Headed By Spencer Berman With Focus On YA Content". Deadline. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
  9. Stone, Natalie (May 4, 2017). "Claire Holt's Husband Files for Divorce One Day Before 1-Year Anniversary". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
  10. "Call Him Fiance! 5 Things to Know About Alex Cooper's BF Matt Kaplan". April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
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