Raised in San Diego, California; met future partner Glen Morgan in high school

With Morgan, went to work as production assistants for producer Sandy Howard after graduating from college

Began writing screenplays with Morgan

First produced screenplay, "The Boys Next Door"; co-wrote with Morgan

Served as story editors (with Morgan) for the short-lived ABC drama, "Knightwatch"

With Morgan worked for Stephen J. Cannell Productions

Served as story editors (with Morgan) on the Cannell produced show's "21 Jump Street" and "Booker"

Was a supervising producer for the fourth season of "Wiseguy" (CBS)

Created and executive produced (with Morgan) the short-lived fantasy adventure series, "Disney Presents the 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage"

Was the supervising producer on the first two seasons of "The Commish" (ABC)

Co-executive produced and served as staff writers (with Morgan) for "The X-Files" (FOX)

Co-wrote (with producer Chris Carter) the second season opener of "The X-Flies" (FOX), titled "Little Green Men"

Co-wrote (with Morgan) a farewell to "The X-Files" (FOX), titled "Die Hand Die Verletzt"

Created and executive produced (with Morgan) the FOX sci-fi series, "Space: Above and Beyond"; also co-wrote the pilot and several episodes

With Morgan, returned to "The X-Files" as screenwriters and producers

Signed four year, $8 million deal with 20th Century Fox Television (in partnership with Morgan)

With Morgan, assumed producing duties on "Millennium" (FOX)

Feature film directorial debut, "Final Destination"; also scripted with Morgan

Produced (with Morgan) the short-lived NBC paranormal series, "The Others"

Co-scripted (with Morgan) and directed the Jet Li film, "The One"

Produced and co-wrote (with Morgan) the horror film, "Willard"; directed by Morgan

Directed and co-wrote (with Morgan) the thriller, "Final Destination 3"

Helmed the live-action adaptation of the popular media franchise, "Dragonball Evolution"; also wrote and produced