Raised in Drexel Hill and Bala Cynwyd, PA

Briefly worked as a staff assistant at WHYY in Philadelphia

Moved to Los Angeles

Worked as a production assistant at "The Price Is Right" for close to two years (dates approximate)

Hired by Rastar as a story editor

First worked with Charles Shyer, co-producing and co-writing "Private Benjamin"

First executive producing credit on "Irreconcilable Differences"

Co-wrote and co-produced "Baby Boom"

Co-produced and co-wrote remake of "Father of the Bride"

Co-wrote and co-produced sequel "Father of the Bride Part II"

Signed three-year, three-picture deal with Disney (date approximate)

Directorial debut, the remake of "The Parent Trap"

Directed Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt in the comedy "What Women Want"

Helmed the comedy "Something's Gotta Give" with Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton

Helmed the romantic comedy "The Holiday" starring Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Jack Black and Cameron Diaz