Began Hollywood career by co-writing "Living in a Big Way" for MGM

First collaborated with wife Harriet Frank, Jr., on "The Long, Hot Summer"

Co-produced (with Martin Ritt) and co-wrote (with Frank) "Hud" earning Academy Award nomination for screenplay

Produced "The Reivers" and co-write screenplay with Frank

Earned Academy Award nomination for co-writing (with Frank) "Norma Rae"

Played bit part in "Murphy's Law"

Co-wrote (with Frank) "Stanley and Iris"