Born in Brooklyn, NY. Producer of American films from 1970. Other notable credits include WHERE'S POPPA? (1970), THE ROSE (1979), UNFAITHFULLY YOURS and RHINESTONE (both 1984), PATTY HEARST (1988), MALCOLM X (1992), DIABOLIQUE (1996), "Norma Jean & Marilyn" (1996, HBO, exec. producer) with Ashley Judd & Mira Sorvino, "Gia" (1998, HBO, exec. producer) with Angelina Jolie & Faye Dunaway, CRIMINAL LAW (1998) and "James Dean" (2001, TNT, exec. producer - uncredited).  Nominated for Documentary (Features) 1972: MALCOLM X - Producer (w. Arnold Perl)  Nominated for Best Picture 1974: LENNY - Producer at Worth 2 nominations