Raised in Houston, Texas

Began making Super 8mm films with his brothers

Began writing script for "Bottle Rocket" with college roommate Owen Wilson

Directed 13-minute short "Bottle Rocket"; also co-wrote; film played at the Sundance FIlm Festival

Moved to Los Angeles

Feature film debut, "Bottle Rocket"; directed and co-wrote with Owen Wilson

Directed and co-wrote (with Wilson) second feature "Rushmore"

Relocated to New York City

Co-wrote (with Owen Wilson) and directed third feature "The Royal Tenenbaums"

Helmed the comedy "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" starring Bill Murray as an oceanographer filmmaker

Co-produced the independent film "The Squid and the Whale" directed by longtome friend, Noah Baumbach; earned an Independent Spirit Award Nomination for Best Feature

Reunited with Owen Wilson and Jason Schwartzman on the upcoming film, "The Darjeeling Limited"; co-wrote with Roman Coppola and Schwartzman