Received a CableACE Award in 1994 for his work on the stand-up comedy special "Richard Jeni: Platypus Man"
Co-founded 3 Arts Entertainment in 1991 for which he worked as a manager and producer on several projects
Most often works in the comedy genre, as he has produced such television series and films including "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me", "The Bernie Mac Show" and "The Office", among others
Also works as a part-time faculty member and mentor at the University of Southern California's Peter Stark Producing Program
Has served as a part-time faculty member in the Peter Stark Producing Program at the University of Southern California
Awards
1993Gemini-Best Variety Program:nominated
1997Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special:winner
1997Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less):nominated
1998Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less):nominated
1999Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less):winner
2000Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special:nominated
2000Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series:nominated
2001Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour):nominated
2001Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series:nominated
2002Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour):nominated
2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special:nominated