Worked for American-International as a reader

Had first script produced, "The Devil's Eight" in collaboration with John Milius

Had first script with Gloria Katz produced, "American Graffiti"; received Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay

Made co-directorial debut with "Messiah of Evil" with Katz; also wrote screenplay together

With Katz, collaborated on the screenplay for "Lucky Lady"

Co-wrote "French Postcards" with Katz

With Katz, co-wrote "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom", based on a story by Lucas

Directed "Howard the Duck"; also co-wrote script with Katz; executive produced by Lucas

Executive produced and co-wrote TV movie "A Father's Homecoming" (NBC)

Returned to feature films as co-writer of "Radioland Murders"