Personal details
- Birth Date: 1987-08-12
- Birth Location: Anaheim, California, USA
- Professions: Additional Crew, Producer, Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Brian Chapek, born August 12, 1987, in sunny Anaheim, California—yeah, right in the heart of theme park country—has been hustling behind the scenes in Hollywood for a while now. The guy’s got some serious credits under his belt, especially if you’re into Marvel movies (and, honestly, who isn’t these days?). He’s not just some random name in the credits either. Chapek’s been rolling up his sleeves as a producer and assistant director on some of the biggest superhero blockbusters. Let’s talk about Black Widow (2021) for a second—finally giving Natasha Romanoff her due, and Chapek’s fingerprints are all over that project, making sure the action, the edge, and those emotional hits really land. Then there’s Thor: Love and Thunder (2022). If you thought Ragnarok was wild, this one just cranked the insanity up another notch. Chapek helped wrangle that cosmic chaos into something both hilarious and heartfelt. And don’t sleep on Thunderbolts* (2025). It’s got fans buzzing already, and Chapek’s right there in the mix, helping bring together this team of misfits and antiheroes. He’s the kind of producer who seems to thrive on these high-wire, big-budget stories—definitely not afraid to take risks or push things into weirder, bolder territory. Honestly, with a resume like that and his Anaheim roots, you gotta wonder if there’s something in the California water that breeds blockbuster talent.
Son of Disney CEO Bob ChapeknnOkay, here’s a random bit for your movie trivia arsenal: Bob Chapek, the big boss over at Disney for a while, actually has a son. Not that the guy’s out there starring in Marvel flicks or anything, but you’d be surprised how often Disney execs keep their families out of the spotlight. Chapek himself was more of a behind-the-scenes operator, steering the Mouse House through some wild years, but his son? Pretty low profile. You won’t find him fronting any Disney Channel shows or popping up at the Avengers premiere with a goofy grin. People love to speculate about “nepo babies,” but in Chapek’s case, his kid mostly managed to dodge the Hollywood limelight entirely. Wild, right? You’d expect a Disney CEO’s family to be everywhere, but nope—this guy kept things pretty chill. So, next time you’re tossing out fun facts, just remember: not every Disney connection means a walk down the red carpet.
August 12, 1987
Konidela Ram Charan
Anaheim, California, USA
37 years old