An American screenwriter and film director, he began his career in the 1990s, gaining recognition for his work on "Freejack" and "The Fall". He achieved critical acclaim with his directorial debut, "Nightcrawler" (2014), earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. Known for exploring themes of ambition and morality, his filmography also includes "Roman J. Israel, Esq." (2017) and "Velvet Buzzsaw" (2019). He is part of a family with strong ties to the film industry.