Trivia

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.

Directed one Oscar nominated performance: Bryan Cranston in Trumbo (2015).

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.

Has directed one Emmy Award-winning performance: Julianne Moore in Game Change (2012).

Directed 3 actors to an Oscar nomination: Bryan Cranston, Charlize Theron, and Margot Robbie.

Graduated from USC School of Cinema-Television (1986)

Graduate of Stanford University.

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).

Member of the Jury for AFI Awards For Motion Pictures 2005

Was originally going to direct 50 First Dates (2004) with Adam Sandler but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.

Son-in-law of Tamar Simon Hoffs and Joshua Hoffs.

Brother-in-law of John Hoffs and Jesse Hoffs.