Bonr in New Hampshire, USA; has a Ph.D. in History. Other writing credits include "The Comrades of Summer" (1992, TV), TALL TALE (1995), FLY AWAY HOME (1996), "The Ripper' (1997, TV), SAVING PRIVATE RYAN (1997), "36 Hours to Die" (1999, TV) and THE PATRIOT (2000).  Nominated for Achievement in Writing (Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) 1998: SAVING PRIVATE RYAN 1 nomination