Profession
Assistant director, Producer, Production manager
Fast Facts
His first job in Hollywood was as an assistant director trainee on the set of "The Towering Inferno" in 1974
Most often teams up with director and producer Lawrence Kasdan on his projects, including ones like "Wyatt Earp," "Grand Canyon," "The Accidental Tourist," and "Cross My Heart․"
Most active in the Comedy, Drama, and Romance genres
Has been executive producer on three different superhero movies: "The Green Hornet" in 2011, "The Amazing Spider-Man" in 2012, and "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" in 2014
Has only appeared in front of the camera once, in the 2012 documentary "Rite of Passage: The Amazing Spider-Man Reborn" about the making of "The Amazing Spider-Man․"
Other famous names he has worked with include Stan Lee, Kevin Costner, John Malkovich, Jerry Bruckheimer, Gene Wilder, and George Lucas
Has been active in the film industry since 1978
Awards
1979DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures:winner