Rose to rank of captain in US Air Force

Worked in public relations for General Motors

Was in US Air Force as director of orientation activities based at South Ruislip, England

Was staff writer for MGM, England

Earned first screenplay credit, co-writing "Invasion Quartet"

Wrote for British series, "Hits and Misses"

Had first play produced, "Seven Bob a Buck"

Wrote screenplay for "Gandhi"

Wrote and produced "Cry Freedom"

Credited with the screenplay for "Christopher Columbus: The Discovery"

Penned the script for "Molokai: The Story of Father Damien"