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Brett Ratner on the set of "Red Dragon" (2002) Brett Ratner Pictures Brett Ratner is one of the judges on FOX's reality TV series, "On the Lot." Brett Ratner, in a very short time, has established himself as one of Hollywood's most successful directors. Brett Ratner's first five feature films have grossed nearly one billion dollars. At 26 years old Brett Ratner directed his first feature film, the surprise box office hit "Money Talks," a comedy starring Charlie Sheen and Chris Tucker. Brett Ratner's second film, the action comedy "Rush Hour," starred Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker and earned $250 million worldwide. Brett Ratner followed that success with the romantic fantasy drama "The Family Man," a critical and box office hit starring Nicolas Cage and Tea Leoni. A year later, Brett Ratner delivered Hong Kong-style action with Chan and Tucker in the hit sequel, "Rush Hour 2," which grossed more than $342 million worldwide. Brett Ratner made his first foray into the world of suspense thrillers with his fifth feature film "Red Dragon," the "Silence of the Lambs" prequel starring Edward Norton, Anthony Hopkins, Ralph Fiennes, and Emily Watson. Ratner's latest feature film, "After the Sunset," starring Pierce Brosnan, Salma Hayek, Woody Harrelson, and Don Cheadle enjoyed success in theatres nationwide. Raised in Miami Beach, Brett Ratner had dreamed of being a filmmaker since the age of eight. Brett Ratner enrolled in New York University's Tisch School of the Arts at age 16, becoming the department's youngest film major. While attending NYU Film School, Brett Ratner made "Whatever Happened to Mason Reese," a short film starring and about the former child actor. The award-winning project received funding from Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment. Brett Ratner's big break came after he screened his film for hip-hop impresario Russell Simmons, launching a successful career in music videos. Brett Ratner has directed more than 100 videos since then, for artists including Madonna, Mariah Carey, Jessica Simpson, Jay-Z, Wu Tang Clan, D'Angelo, Heavy D, Mary J. Blige, Foxy Brown, Public Enemy, P Diddy and many others. Brett Ratner won the MTV Award for "Best Video for a Film" for Madonna's "Beautiful Stranger" from the "Austin Powers" soundtrack. In addition, Brett Ratner received an MTV Movie Award for Best Fight Sequence for "Rush Hour 2" as well as a TONY Award for producing Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam on Broadway. Ratner was the recipient of the Spirit of Chrysalis Award for his dedication and leadership in helping economically disadvantaged and homeless individuals change their lives through jobs. Brett Ratner is currently on the boards of Chrysalis and Best Buddies and serves on the Dean's Council of the NYU Tisch School of the Arts. In addition to success in film and music, Brett Ratnerhas also segued into the world of book publishing. Brett Ratner published the controversial book, "Naked Pictures of My Ex-Girlfriends" and authored "Hilhaven Lodge: The Photo Booth Pictures," which was released in October 2003. Brett Ratner has recently ventured into still photography and his photographs have appeared in Vanity Fair, and have graced the covers of Vogue Homme and V-Life. In addition, Brett Ratner has shot the fashion campaigns for Baby Phat and Jimmy Choo.
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I'm hoping Brett Ratner will do a better job with HATEU than Obsessed. Lets get a few more outfit changes and different scenes in there! 8 hours ago@crdubb17 Excited about Brett Ratner directing H8U though! 10 hours agoBrett Ratner and Mariah make magic when they work together.. so glad he'll direct her next video.. 13 hours agoRT @RajeevMasand: Major buzz: Brett Ratner (Rush Hour, XMen3) is presenting Kites. Exact nature of deal unclear but looks like US release wi 14 hours ago@RajeevMasand But personally,the promos of that movie haven't been that great.....And Brett Ratner is a major Hack :P 15 hours agoMajor buzz: Brett Ratner (Rush Hour, XMen3) is presenting Kites. Exact nature of deal unclear but looks like US release will happen 15 hours ago@NickCannon Nick! Brett Ratner invited me to be on set for Mariah's new video but I'm stuck in Cleveland. I missed my chance to meet Mariah! 16 hours agoMajor buzz: Brett Ratner (Rush Hour, XMen3) is presenting Kites. Exact nature of deal unclear but looks like US release will happen aftr all 17 hours agoI cannot compete with this Brett Ratner fan on Twitter... 1 day ago@DanOnTheMoon Brett Ratner >>>> This whole era. 1 day agoIt better be solid gold! @MariahDaily Mariah filming H.A.T.E.U. music video this week, Brett Ratner directing! 1 day agoUgh Ratner again! Zzz! RT @MariahDaily: Mariah filming H.A.T.E.U. music video this week, Brett Ratner directing! 1 day agort: @MariahDaily Mariah filming h.a.t.e.u music video this week, Brett ratner directing (ahhhhhaahahah excited) 1 day agoClipse collaborating with Rick Ross is like P.T. Anderson collaborating with Brett Ratner. I feel sick just thinking about it. 1 day ago@scottEweinberg What makes Brett Ratner tick? Buy RATMAG today! 1 day ago |
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