Born in Milwaukee, WI. Member of Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Notable non-nominated directing credits include LADIES ROOM L.A. (1999), ON TIPTOE: THE MUSIC OF LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO and "Hamlet" (TV) (both 2000) and TOPA TOPA BLUFFS (2002).  Nominated for Achievement in Documentary Short Subjects 2000: ON TIPTOE: GENTLE STEPS TO FREEDOM - Producer (w. Leelai Demoz)  Best Achievement in Documentary Short Subjects 2005: A NOTE OF TRIUMPH - THE GOLDEN AGE OF NORMAN CORWIN - Producer (w. Corinne Marrinan) 2 nominations, 1 Award