An accomplished film director and assistant director, he was born on February 22, 1922, in Palo Alto, California. He pursued a career in the film industry after serving in World War II. Known for his work on action films, he gained recognition as the director of the cult classic "Bloodsport" (1988). Throughout his career, he contributed to numerous successful films as an assistant director, including "The Godfather: Part II" and "Blade Runner." He passed away on February 12, 2000.