Raised in New Zealand

Began career in computer animation working for the Auckland company, The Mouse That Roared

Recruited by Pacific Data Images (which became PDI/Dreamworks) to move to Los Angeles and work in feature films

Technical director on "Toys" (1992) and "Angels in the Outfield" (1994)

Visual effects supervisor on "Batman Forever" (1995) and "Batman and Robin" (1997)

Made directorial debut with the animated feature "Shrek"

Helmed the sequel, "Shrek 2"

Directed, produced and wrote the feature adaptation, "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe"

Penned the script for "Shrek the Third"; also produced

Returned as director for the second Narnia film, "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian"; also produced and co-scripted