Raised in New England

Spent two years in Paris studying at the Centre des Etudes Critiques

Moved to L.A. to attend the American Film Institute

While studying at the American Film Institute, worked as an intern at American Cinematography; wrote several articles

Signed to a commercials director contract by Ridley Scott Associates

Directed an episode of the stylized Showtime vampire series "The Hunger"

Feature film debut as director, "Shanghai Noon"

Directed Eddie Murphy and Robert De Niro in the action comedy "Showtime"

Directed Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker in the romantic comedy, "Failure to Launch"