An American film director and editor, he began his career as an editor, contributing to films like "Home Alone" and "Pretty Woman." Transitioning to directing, he is known for family-friendly and comedy films. His directorial debut was "Home Alone 3," followed by successes such as "Never Been Kissed," "Big Momma's House," and the "Scooby-Doo" live-action films. He also directed "The Smurfs" and its sequel, showcasing his knack for blending live-action with CGI.
NEVER BEEN KISSED
Never Been Kissed is a 1999 romantic comedy film about a journalist who goes undercover at a high school to relive her teenage years. As she navigates...
SCOOBY-DOO 2: MONSTERS UNLEASHED
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed is a 2004 live-action/computer-animated comedy film based on the animated television series Scooby-Doo. The movie...
YOURS, MINE & OURS
Yours, Mine & Ours is a family comedy that follows the story of Frank Beardsley, a widowed Coast Guard admiral with eight children, and Helen North, a...
THE SMURFS 2
The Smurfs 2 is a 2013 family comedy film and a sequel to the 2011 film The Smurfs. This movie continues the adventures of the small blue creatures...
SCOOBY-DOO
Scooby-Doo is a 2002 live-action/computer-animated family adventure comedy film based on the long-running Hanna-Barbera animated television franchise...