About
Director of such films as The Upside of Anger, Man About Town, and Reign Over Me.
Before Fame
He began as a screenwriter and stand-up comedian. The first film he penned, Coupe de Ville, was directed by Joe Rother.
Trivia
His experience at Camp Tamakwa as a boy was the basis for his film Indian Summer.
Family Life
His cousin Bryan Binder also became known for writing screenplays.
Associated With
He wrote screenplays for the famous director Steven Spielberg.