- Born
- Height6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
- Born and raised in Los Angeles. Spent his childhood roaming the streets and sneaking into the movie theaters of Westwood. Graduated from UCLA Film School in 1992. His thesis film, "Shadow Box", won the award for Best Student Film that same year. Began his career as a rap music-video director, until he sold his first script, "Black Ocean" (co-written with former partner Paul Scheuring) to Oliver Stone in 1993, launching his screen-writing career. Has done uncredited rewrites and production polishes on several major studio releases.
- IMDb mini biography by: Dale Braeden
- ChildrenTatiana Gudegast
- Parents
- RelativesSigrid Valdis(Aunt or Uncle)Bob Crane(Aunt or Uncle)Scott Crane(Cousin)
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude from UCLA.
- His UCLA Film School thesis film, "Shadow Box", won the award for Best Student Film in 1992.
- Black belt in Brazilian jiujitsu under Rickson Gracie.
- Trains Muay Thai under Rob Kaman.
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