Grew up in Haddonfield, NJ

Received first big break producing "Halloween" for John Carpenter; co-wrote script with him

First producing credit outside Carpenter orbit, David Cronenberg's "The Dead Zone"

Formed Hill/Obst Productions with friend Lynda Obst

Signed exclusive development and production deal at Walt Disney pictures for new company, Debra Hill Productions

Dissolved producing partnership with Lynda Obst

Reteamed with Obst to produce "The Fisher King"

Directed "Home Sweet, Home Boy" episode of HBO's "Dream On"

Reunited with Carpenter as executive producer of "John Carpenter's Escape from L.A."