Jack Cummins, born and raised in Cedar Rapids, IA and a graduate of the University of Iowa, began his film career in New York, serving as a unit manager on "The Groove Tube" and second assistant director for "Mean Streets" and "The Lords of Flatbush". After moving to Los Angeles in 1975, Cummins found a great deal of steady work as an assistant director and second unit director. His credits include "Airplane"(1980), "The Howling"(1980), "Runaway Train"(1985), "Breaking In"(1989) and "The Scout"(1994). He produced the cult hit "Reform School Girls" and co-produced "Highlander II"(1990), "The
Worked as a second assistant director on "Mean Streets"
1974
Worked as a unit manager on "The Groove Tube" and second asssistant director on "The Lords of Flatbush"
1975
Moved to Los Angeles and continued to work as an assistant director and second unit director on films such as "Airplane"(1980),"The Howling"(1980), "Runaway Train"(1985), "Breaking In"(1989) and "The Scout"(1994)
Directed shorts for NBC's "Saturday Night Live" in the early 1980's
