Served in US Army intelligence unit during WWII

Taught school in Cleveland and Los Angeles

Signed to long-term contract with Columbia Pictures as performer

Suspended by Columbia head Harry Cohn (final film as actor, "The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi", for Monogram)

Returned to teaching; worked at Ben Bard Dramatic School

Began working as associate producer on films at Universal

First film as producer, "All I Desire", directed by Douglas Sirk for Universal

Formed Ross Hunter Productions

Produced his biggest hit film, "Airport"

Joined Columbia Pictures; produced final film, "Lost Horizon"

Became head of Brut Productions

Joined Paramount

Produced first TV-movie, "The Lives of Jenny Dolan" (NBC)

Produced final TV-movie, "The Best Place to Be" (NBC)