Year

Milestone

Raised in New Zealand

Moved to London

Began career directing TV commercials in England

1997

Feature directorial debut, "Gattaca"; also scripted

1998

Scripted the acclaimed "The Truman Show"; received Oscar nomination

1998

Formed Niccol Productions

1999

Received $2 million from New Line Cinema for script "River Road"; attached as director

2001

Made controversial decision to use a computer-generated leading lady opposite Al Pacino in "Simone"

2004

Executive produced and scripted "The Terminal" starring Tom Hanks

2005

Helmed the feature "Lord of War," which stars Nicolas Cage and Ethan Hawke

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