Worked as a journalist, TV cameraman and photographer prior to his college graduation

Worked as an assistant cameraman on Haskell Wexler's "Medium Cool"

Moved to L.A. working as a cinematographer on commercials and documentaries

First feature as director of photography, "Cool Breeze"

Led class-action suit "Davis et al vs. IATSE et al", which challenged the union's restrictive roster system, and forced the industry to allow young technicians to work

Feature directing, screenwriting and producing debut, "Stony Island"

First collaboration with Steven Seagal, "Above the Law" (also served as screenwriter, producer and cinematographer for one segment)

Founded Wild Onion Pictures

Directed the Steven Segal action vehicle "Under Siege"

Signed a three year non-exclusive deal with Savoy Pictures, allowing him to greenlight films under 25 million

Helmed the successful screen version of the TV series "The Fugitive"; film earned a Best Picture Academy Award nomination

Stumbled with critics and at the box-office with "Steal Big, Steal Little" (featuring Andy Garcia as twins) and "Chained Reaction" (with Keanu Reeves)

Enjoyed renewed box-office success with "A Perfect Murder", an updated remake of Hitchcock's "Dial M for Murder"

Helmed the action film "Collateral Damage", starring Arnold Schwarzenegger

Directed Sigourney Weaver and Jon Voight in "Holes" an adaptation of Louis Sachar's children's book

Helmed the action-drama, "The Guardian," starring Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher