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Born in New York City. Writer who began in American television as a producer/director/writer with the 1995 series "Party of Five." Other notable screen credits include POCAHONTAS (1995), EVER AFTER (1998), 28 DAYS and ERIN BROCKOVICH (both 2000), IN HER SHOES (2005), CATCH AND RELEASE (also director) and CHARLOTTE'S WEB (both 2006), and THE SOLOIST (scheduled for release in 2008).  Nominated for Achievement in Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) 2000: ERIN BROCKOVICH 1 nomination