Ann Kline is an accomplished and highly respected Music Supervisor whose extensive body of work spans some of the most celebrated and influential television series and feature films of the past three decades. Renowned for her creative sensibility, deep understanding of music, and ability to bring together the artistic and business dimensions of music supervision, Kline has played an integral role in shaping the musical identity of numerous acclaimed productions across the entertainment industry.
Kline began her career in the music business as a Business Affairs Executive within the Music Department at the William Morris Agency, where she developed a strong foundation in the legal, commercial, and creative aspects of the entertainment business. Combining this experience with her passion for music, she transitioned into music supervision, establishing a career distinguished by an exceptional understanding of how music can elevate storytelling and create lasting emotional connections with audiences.
From 1999 to 2009, Kline served as the head of the Music Department at John Wells Productions, overseeing music for an impressive portfolio of television and film projects. During this pivotal period, she supervised some of television’s most recognizable productions, including the Emmy-winning series The West Wing, the groundbreaking medical drama ER, and Third Watch. Her feature film credits from this era include White Oleander, Nearing Grace, and The Company Men.
Today, Kline continues to work as an independent Music Supervisor, bringing her expertise and creative vision to an expanding portfolio of high-profile television and film productions. Her recent television credits include the critically acclaimed HBO series The Pitt, the global action hit Reacher, Neagley, The Good Doctor, Animal Kingdom, Shameless, Maid, The Magicians, The Goldbergs, FUBAR, NCIS: Tony & Ziva, and The Way Home. Her feature film work includes Super Troopers 2, the upcoming Super Troopers 3, Easter Sunday, See You On Venus, Boot Camp, Alice, and The Last Sunrise.
Kline holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and a Juris Doctor from Southwestern University School of Law. This distinctive combination of legal training, industry experience, and creative expertise has given her a valuable perspective on the increasingly sophisticated relationship between music, entertainment, rights management, and visual storytelling.
With an impressive career spanning television, film, and the evolving entertainment landscape, Ann Kline represents the essential role that exceptional music supervision plays in bringing stories to life, connecting audiences with music, and creating enduring cultural impact.