Year

Milestone

Worked with father as apprentice electrician

1965

Began pursuing an acting career (date approximate)

Worked at Nottingham Playhouse and Royal Court Theater

Wrote first play "Psy-Warriors"

Worked in British TV; film "Made in Britain" caught attention of Neil Jordan

1986

Breakthrough screenplay, "Mona Lisa"

1987

Made film directing debut "Wish You Were Here"

1988

Directed first US feature "Checking Out"

1991

Directed London stage production, "A Tribute to The Blues Brothers"

1998

Co-wrote and directed "The Land Girls"

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