Began career as assistant editor of medical and educational films

As a camera operator, shot rock concerts, situation comedies and TV-movies

Served as associate producer on "ABC's Wide World of Entertainment"

Joined Motown Films as story editor; rose to director of creative affairs

Served as associate producer for first feature film, "Thank God It's Friday" for Motown Productions

Debut as TV producer, "Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill" for Motown Productions

Produced first feature, "Mr. Mom"

First collaboration with director (and future partner) Richard Donner as producer of "Ladyhawke"

Acted in a small role as a nurse in Donner's "Lethal Weapon 3"

Produced the heartwarming family film "Free Willy"; went on to oversee its two sequels

Was an executive producer of "Assassins", directed by Donner

Served as executive producer of Warren Beatty's political satire "Bulworth" and Nora Ephron's "You've Got Mail"