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Billions season 7: Who is Charles Koppelman? (Billions dedication explained)

By Aysha Ashley Househ

(L-R): Paul Giamatti as Chuck Rhoades and Hannah Hodson as Amanda Torre in BILLIONS, "Winston Dick Energy". Photo Credit: Christopher T. Saunders/SHOWTIME.
(L-R): Paul Giamatti as Chuck Rhoades and Hannah Hodson as Amanda Torre in BILLIONS, "Winston Dick Energy". Photo Credit: Christopher T. Saunders/SHOWTIME. /
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The premiere episode of Billions season 7 is finally here! The sixth season wrapped in April 2022, and since then we’ve been waiting and waiting for the seventh and final season to arrive. And it’s already off to a great start. Unfortunately though, the end of the episode does feature a dedication title card. Who is Charles Koppelman?

When a crew member or someone connected to a television show passes away, the series will add in a dedication at the end of the episode to honor them. At the end of the Billions season 7 premiere episode, the title card features an image of Koppelman and reads “In loving memory of Charles Koppelman.” So who is he and how is he connected to the drama? We’ve got the answer for you below.

Los Angeles – CIRCA 1991: Businessman and record industry mogul Charles Koppelman poses for a portrait circa 1991 in Los Angeles, California (Photo by Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/Getty Images)
Los Angeles – CIRCA 1991: Businessman and record industry mogul Charles Koppelman poses for a portrait circa 1991 in Los Angeles, California (Photo by Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/Getty Images) /

Billions season 7 dedication explained: Who is Charles Koppelman?

Charles Koppelman is the father of Billions co-creator and executive producer Brian Koppelman. So even though he didn’t directly work on the show, he was still a very important person as he had a personal connection to one of the people responsible for brining the series to life (David Levien and Andrew Ross Sorkin also co-created the television production).

Charles was part of many ventures as he was a musician, music producer, and businessman. During his career, he served as an executive at British record label EMI and fashion company Steve Madden. He was also Chairman of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia.

Charles died at the age of 82 on Nov. 25, 2022 following his battle with cancer. His son Brian shared an Instagram post dedicated to his father that day as well.

Billions season 7 premieres new episodes Fridays on Paramount+ and Sundays on Showtime. 

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