Writer and producer of American films whose credits include, as writer, STARMAN (1984, also associate producer), STAND BY ME (also producer), MADE IN HEAVEN (1987, also producer), KUFFS (1992, also producer), CUTTHROAT ISLAND (1995, story), JUNGLE2JUNGLE (1997, screenplay), and MR. BROOKS (2007, also producer). He also produced the 1995 feature ASSASSINS, directed by Richard Donner and starring Sylvester Stallone, Antonio Banderas and Julianne Moore. Gideon's other assorted credits include bit parts in "The Rockford Files" (1974), LOVE AND BULLETS (1979) and LOST IN AMERICA (1985), and production consultant for HONEY, I SHRUNK THE KIDS (1989).  Nominated for Short Subjects (Live Action Films) 1972: FROG STORY - Producer (w. Ron Satlof)  Nominated for Writing (Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium) 1986: STAND BY ME (w. Bruce A. Evans) 2 nominations