An accomplished filmmaker and playwright, he won the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for his play "The Shadow Box." Transitioning to film, he wrote screenplays for acclaimed movies like "The Witches of Eastwick" and "The Bonfire of the Vanities." As a director, he gained recognition with "Gia," a biographical film about supermodel Gia Carangi, starring Angelina Jolie. His career spans theater, film, and television, showcasing his diverse storytelling talents.