Worked in father's texile business for five years

Began showbiz career as a talent agent with the Kurt Frings Agency

With Stuart Millar, formed Millar-Turman Productions

Produced first film, "The Young Doctors"

Last film with Stuart Millar, "The Best Man"

Formed own production company, Lawrence Turman, Inc.; first feature "The Flim-Flam Man"

Was co-producer of "The Graduate"; earned Best Picture Oscar nomination

Film directing debut, "The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker"; also produced

Executive produced first TV-movie, "She Lives" (ABC)

Was executive producer of TV series "Get Christie Love" (ABC)

With David Foster, formed Turman-Foster Company (date approximate)

Directed second feature "Second Thoughts"; also scripted

Produced comedy hit, "Short Circuit"

Named director of the Peter Stark Motion Picture Producing Program at USC

Founded TFG film and TV production company with David Foster and independent producer Emese Green

Produced Meryl Streep action film, "The River Wild"

Returned to TV-movies with small screen remake of "Pretty Poison" (Fox)

With John Morrissey, formed Turman/Morrissey Company; briefly took over Rastar Productions