2007 Directed Vince Vaughn in "Fred Claus" a Christmas-themed film about Santa Claus' older brother
2004 Directed Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn in the comedy "Wedding Crashers"
2003 Helmed first A-list action-comedy, "Shanghai Knights" the sequel to Shanghai Noon
1998 Helmed first feature film, the dark comedy "Clay Pigeons"
1995 First screenwriting credit, the camp slasher film "Ice Cream Man"
1992 Won several national and international awards for his NYU thesis film, "57th Street Serenade"
1987 Assistant to the production manager on John Schlesinger's film, "The Believers"
Worked for Warner Bros. development division
Moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career as a director
Made a name for himself directing television commercials and music videos
