Originally trained as an actor-singer-dancer

Made feature film debut as a dancer in "Grease"

Played the part of Babyface in Steven Spielberg's "1941"

Reprised his greaser role in "Grease 2"

Began writing and producing for television.

Helmed multiple episodes of such shows as "The Wonder Years" (ABC) and "Parker Lewis Can't Lose" (Fox)

Helmed the well-received drama "Keep the Change" (TNT)

Directed "The Amy Fisher Story" (ABC) with Drew Barrymore in the title role

Directed several episodes of the popular sci-fi series "Sliders (aired on Fox and the Sci-Fi Channel)

Feature directorial debut with "It Takes Two" starring the Olsen twins

Helmed the romantic comedy "Fools Rush In" starring Salma Hayek and Matthew Perry

Directed Drew Barrymore in the Cinderella fairy tale "Ever After"

Directed Jodie Foster and Chow Yun-Fat in "Anna and the King"

Helmed the romantic comedy "Sweet Home Alabama" starring Reese Witherspoon

Directed Will Smith in the comedy "Hitch"

Directed (also co-wrote) Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson in the adventure film, "Fool's Gold"