Matt Kaplan Biography: Age, Net Worth, Instagram, Spouse, Height, Wiki, Parents, Siblings, Children, Awards, Movies

Matthew Kaplan, professionally known as Matt Kaplan, is an American film producer recognized for his work in the young adult genre, including the To All the Boys film series.

He is the founder and CEO of Ace Entertainment and previously served as the president of Awesomeness Films. Kaplan began his career with internships at Miramax Films and Lionsgate before advancing to Senior Vice President of Development and Production at Lionsgate.

From 2015 to 2017, he held the position of president at Awesomeness Films. In 2023, he co-founded the media company Trending alongside his wife, Alexandra Cooper.

Profile

• Full Name: Matthew Kaplan
• Stage Name: Matt Kaplan
• Born: April 14 1984
• Age: 40 years
• Birthplace: California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American film producer
• Height: Unknown
• Parent: Mr. and Mrs. Kaplan.
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Alexandra Cooper (m. 2024), Claire Holt (m. 2016–2017)
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $50 million

Early Life And Education

Matthew Kaplan was born in California, United States, on April 14, 1984.

While details about his parents remain undisclosed, they can be referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Kaplan. Information regarding any potential siblings is also not publicly available.

Kaplan pursued his higher education at Columbia University in Manhattan, New York, where he earned a degree in Film Studies.

During his time at Columbia, he was also a quarterback for the university’s football team, the Columbia Lions. He is of white ethnicity and is reported to be of Jewish heritage.

Career

Matt Kaplan began his career in the entertainment industry with internships at Miramax Films and Lionsgate, gaining early exposure to film production.

After graduation, he interned at CBS under CEO Les Moonves, later becoming the Director of Digital Development.

This role provided him with valuable industry experience and helped him establish connections that would prove instrumental in shaping his career trajectory.

Kaplan’s rise in the industry accelerated when he joined Lionsgate as Senior Vice President of Development and Production. He oversaw projects such as They Came Together, starring Amy Poehler and Paul Rudd during his tenure.

His growing success led him to establish Chapter One Films in 2013, where he secured a first-look deal with Blumhouse Productions, producing films like The Darkness and The Lazarus Effect.

In 2015, Kaplan was appointed president of Awesomeness Films by Jeffrey Katzenberg, where he focused on making young adult films, further solidifying his reputation in the genre.

In 2017, Kaplan founded Ace Entertainment, where he continues to serve as CEO, producing feature films, television series, and digital content primarily for young audiences.

His notable productions include To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and its sequels, The Perfect Date, Before I Fall, and Spontaneous. He has also contributed to television projects like Are You Afraid of the Dark? And XO, Kitty.

Beyond Ace Entertainment, Kaplan co-founded the media company Trending in 2023 with his wife, Alexandra Cooper. He remains actively involved in developing upcoming projects such as 10 Blind Dates, Replica, and Runaway.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @matthewjkaplan

Personal Life

Matt Kaplan has been married twice. He is married to Alexandra Cooper, a well-known podcaster and host of Call Her Daddy. The couple met over Zoom in 2020, engaged in May 2023, and married on April 6, 2024, in Riviera Maya, Mexico.

Previously, Kaplan was married to Australian actress Claire Holt. They wed on April 28, 2016, but divorced in 2017 due to irreconcilable differences.

Filmography

• The Lazarus Effect (2015)
• Visions (2015)
• Dance Camp (2016)
• Shovel Buddies (2016)
• The Darkness (2016)
• Before I Fall (2017)
• Stephanie (2017)
• You Get Me (2017)
• Irreplaceable You (2018)
• To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018)
• The Perfect Date (2019)
• To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (2020)
• Body Cam (2020)
• Spontaneous (2020)
• To All the Boys: Always and Forever (2021)
• Hello, Goodbye, and Everything In Between (2022)
• Love at First Sight (2023)
• Love in Taipei (2023)
• Time Cut (2024)
• Clark and Michael (2007)
• Ascension (2014)
• They Came Together (2014)
• My Dead Ex (2018)
• Are You Afraid of the Dark? (2019–2022)
• XO, Kitty (2023-2025)
• Olive Forever (2018)
• 10 Blind Dates
• Replica
• Runaway
• Loveboat, Taipei

Net Worth

Matt Kaplan’s net worth is estimated to be around $50 million, though figures vary across sources.

His wealth primarily stems from his successful film production and entrepreneurship career, mainly through his company, Ace Entertainment.