Worked as research assistant at the World Bank in Washington in 1970s

Moved to Los Angeles to become a film editor; moved into office management at Carnation Company

Worked part-time as researcher for Zanuck's partner David Brown; assumed full-time responsibilities and began to handle contracts, scripts and to negotiate deals

First film as co-producer, "Cocoon"

First TV-movie as co-producer, "Barrington" (CBS)

Co-produced the Oscar-winning Best Picture "Driving Miss Daisy"

Directed first feature, "Rush"

Co-produced "Wild Bill"

Was one of the producers of the Clint Eastwood vehicle "True Crime"

With husband Richard, produced the annual telecast of the Academy Awards; first female to hold that distinction

Signed production deal with DreamWorks