Has garnered numerous nominations and awards including an Oscar Award for Best Film for "Gladiator" and a ShoWest Award for Producer of the Year
Co-founded CuresNow non-profit organization, helping to promote scientific research in advancement of Regenerative Medicine, and benefitting those with fatal diseases to find a cure
After graduating cum laude from Yale University, he began to work for filmmaker Alan Pakula as the coffee boy
His first film credit came with "Starting Over" for which he was an associate producer with filmmaker Alan Pakula
Founded Red Wagon Entertainment, and later brought in his wife Lucy Fisher who helps with productions of films such as "Lawless" and "The Great Gatsby․"
He and his wife are ranked at No․ 66 on Premiere's annual Power 100 List
Produced the 2003 film "Peter Pan," becoming the first live action version of the classic tale by J․M․ Barrie
Awards
1989Oscar-Best Picture:nominated
2000ACCA-Best Motion Picture:nominated
2001Oscar-Best Picture:winner
2001BAFTA Film Award-Best Film:winner
2001PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures:winner