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His great-grandfather signed the Armistice in Compiegne, France to mark the end of World War One.

A Vassar College drama major who stood on stage numerous times together with his peers Noah Baumbach, John Gatins, Jason Blum, Catherine Kellner and Erika Amato under the direction of the late William Rothwell, who also taught Meryl Streep during her time at the college.

When he first arrived in Los Angeles, he occupied a suite at the Chateau Marmont before moving to the Villa Astaire on Vista Del Mar in Hollywood.

Attended the American Film Institute and is a past board member of the AFI National Council.

Head of the 2013, 2014 and 2015 Sun Valley Film Festival Judges Panel.