Toured as actor in "The Fantasticks"

Became interested in filmmaking; learned basics of cinematography and editing

Set up his own production company

Worked as producer and director for Public Television's "Dance in America" and "Live from Lincoln Center" series

Feature documentary directing debut, "He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin'"

Fiction feature directing debut, "Dirty Dancing"

Last feature film, "The Nutcracker"

Last film directed for TV, a version of "Gypsy" starring Bette Midler