Began working as a director of photography in his native country, the Netherlands; first film, "Paranoia", directed by Adrian Ditvoorst

Began successful collaboration with Paul Verhoeven as the director of photography on Verhoeven's feature debut, "Wat Zien Ik/Memoirs of a Streetwalker"

Moved to Los Angeles

First American film as cinematographer, "Private Lessons"

Earliest American TV work included credit as cinematographer on a presentation of the "CBS Afternoon Playhouse", "Help Wanted"

Shot first US TV miniseries, "Sadat"

Served as cinematographer on his first US TV-movie, "Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini Story"

Nominated for a CableACE Award for best direction of photography in a comedy or dramatic series for "Split Personality", an episode of HBO's "Tales from the Crypt" directed by producer Joel Silver

Feature directorial debut, "Speed"

Signed a two-year first look deal with Fox