In 1994, he was nominated for a Gemini Award for best short dramatic program, along with others involved with "The Hidden Room․"
Was nominated, along with others involved with "The Hidden Room," for a 1994 CableACE Award for dramatic series
Graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in commerce and from Queen's University with a degree in accounting
Established Quadrant Films to produce theatrical film productions when he entered the production field in 1971, helped by incentives from the Canadian government
Formed Chesler/Perlmutter Productions with Lewis Chesler in 1989 after the two met in the 1980s
Served as the director of the Toronto Symphony and the Toronto Chamber Orchestra
Instigated and chaired the Committee that defined the rules for Canadian media content in 1974