Raised in New York

First film made with the arts organization Pittsburgh Filmmakers, "Man Being Chased in the Woods by a Psycho Thriller"

Worked as a production assistant on "Day of the Dead"

Made the short, "Swingin' in the Painter's Room"; sent film to Steven Soderbergh and Nancy Tenenbaum; later aired on PBS' "American Playhouse"

Penned the feature-length screenplay, "Lush Life," but it was considered too expensive to be made indie

Appeared in a small role in the independent feature "Vermont Is Forever"

Made his directorial debut with "The Daytrippers"; produced by Nancy Tenenbaum and Steven Soderbergh

Directed episodes of the FOX series, "Undeclared"; created by Judd Apatow

Helmed episodes of the FOX series, "Arrested Development"

Directed Lisa Kudrow in several episodes of "The Comeback" (HBO)

Helmed the comedy "Superbad"; re-teamed with producer Judd Apatow and actor Seth Rogen from "Undeclared"

Directed the coming of age comedy-drama, "Adventureland"; also wrote screenplay