- A huge fan of Elia Kazan's 1957 political classic A Face in the Crowd (1957), which he carefully analyzed before making Game Change (2012) for HBO in 2012.
- Among the many projects he is attached to direct are, "Austin Powers 4", which is in development with Mike Myers. "Used Guys" with Ben Stiller and Jim Carrey. "The Party", a remake of the Peter Sellers comedy. Among other projects.
- Directed one Oscar nominated performance: Bryan Cranston in Trumbo (2015).
- Has directed one Emmy Award-winning performance: Julianne Moore in Game Change (2012).
- Graduate of Stanford University.
- Graduated from USC School of Cinema-Television (1986)
- Signed to direct The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) feature movie, adapted from the novels by late sci-fi comedy author Douglas Adams, but has pulled out due to scheduling conflicts with Meet the Fockers (2004).
- Was originally going to direct 50 First Dates (2004) with Adam Sandler but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.
- Member of the Jury for AFI Awards For Motion Pictures 2005
- Son-in-law of Tamar Simon Hoffs and Joshua Hoffs.
- Brother-in-law of John Hoffs and Jesse Hoffs.
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