Starred making silent films at the age of 12, with an 8mm camera he inherited from his older brother

began a music career while still in high school, rapping with Ice T's Rhyme Syndicate

Produced, wrote, edited, and directed the independent feature "One of Us Tripped"; winner of the Black Filmmaker's Hall of Fame Feature Film Festival

Produced, wrote, edited, and directed the independent feature "The Firing Squad"

Directed dozens of music videos for such acts as ‘N Sync, R. Kelly, Tyrese, Jon B and India.Arie

Made studio directorial debut with the comedy "Barbershop," starring Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer and Eve; earned an Image Award nomination for Outstanding Motion Picture

Directed Queen Latifah and Jimmy Fallon in the comedy "Taxi" an English-language remake of the 1998 French feature

Helmed the epic adventure "Fantastic Four" based on the celebrated Marvel comic and starring Michael Chiklis and Jessica Alba

Returned to direct the superhero sequel "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer"