Born on September 13, 1976, in San Francisco, he is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his work in the science fiction and adventure genres. He gained prominence with the indie film "Safety Not Guaranteed" in 2012. He later directed "Jurassic World" (2015), which became a massive box office success. He was involved in major projects like "The Book of Henry" (2017) and served as an executive producer for the "Jurassic World" sequels.