Served with the US Army

Joined J. Arthur Rank Organization in London as a writer and associate producer after WWII

Stage producing debut, "Gathering Storm" in London

Returned to USA

Became an associate producer at Universal

Recalled to Army service; produced and directed army documentary films including "Alliance for Peace" which won a prize at the Edinburgh Film Festival

Became a TV producer of such shows as "Adventure" (1952-1953) and "The Unexplained" (1954)

Founded Formosa Productions Inc.

Produced first feature film, "Man Without a Gun"

Directed first feature, "The Young Lovers"

Formed The Samuel Goldwyn Company; served as chairman and CEO

First film produced by the Samuel Goldwyn Company, "The Golden Seal"

The privately-owned Samuel Goldwyn Company went public after completing a merger with Heritage Entertainment Inc. (December); renamed Samuel Goldwyn Entertainment

Samuel Goldwyn Entertainment sold to MGM by Metromedia; Goldwyn attempted to relaunch company

Filed lawsuit against MGM and Metromedia when MGM announced plans to launch Goldwyn Films

Settled lawsuit with MGM over rights to use the name 'Goldwyn'; renamed company G2 Films

Produced "Master and Commander: The Far Side Of the World" which starred Russell Crowe; received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Picture