Bryan Kestner

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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026

West Palm Beach, US

Profile Verified by The Marque

Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026

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Biography

Bryan Kestner is an influential entrepreneur and a seasoned television producer in Hollywood. Bryan created Planet Hollywood when he was in his early 20s while working as an actor. He has established himself as a visionary who conceptualized the ideas behind Planet Hollywood and the popular reality television series Southern Charm.

Early in his career, Kestner pitched the original idea for Planet Hollywood, which was the inception for the well-known franchise. At its height, the restaurant-casino chain had over 80 locations around the world. Kestner has been interviewed by several leading publications, including Vanity Fair, Esquire and Spy Magazine, in which he discussed his instrumental role in Planet Hollywood and his success as a creator and executive producer in television.

Bryan is an Executive Producer of reality series Southern Charm, a long-running franchise on Bravo that follows the lives of Charleston, South Carolina’s most influential socialites. Since its debut in 2014, Southern Charm has received critical praise and garnered millions of followers, leading to its immense success receiving a top 10 program rating over several years. The success of the original series has led to the creation of several popular spin-offs, including Southern Charm Savannah and Southern Charm New Orleans, of which Bryan is an Executive Producer.

Outside of his professional work, Kestner is a passionate athlete. In 2000, the Virginia-native was named Club Champion in golf at the Bel-Air Country Club, and he previously earned a college basketball scholarship.

As a result of his success, Kestner is sought-after for new creative concepts and is involved in the production of projects for major networks. Inspired to create unique entertainment that would transcend boundaries and expectations, Kestner always has his finger on the pulse for the next best creative concept.

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Background

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Creator, Executive Producer & Entrepreneur

A successful television creator and executive producer, Bryan Kestner has dedicated his career to bringing first class reality television entertainment to audiences across the globe. He has tirelessly worked with top talent and networks to bring his creative vision to light and is always open to commercial opportunities with like-minded creatives.