- 2009: Directed an ensemble cast in the feature adaptation of "He's Just Not That Into You," based on the popular non-fiction bestseller
- 2007: Helmed the romantic comedy "Licence to Wed," starring Mandy Moore, and John Krasinski
- 2005: Directed and produced NBC's comedy series, "The Office"; earned an Emmy (2007) nomination for directing the episode "Gay Witch Hunt"
- 2005: Directed the feature adaptation of Ann Brashares' novel, "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants"
- 2002: Helmed the pilot of "Watching Ellie" (NBC), starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus
- 2001: Directed episodes of FOX's "The Bernie Mac Show"
- 2000: Directed and produced the FOX sitcom, "Malcolm in the Middle"
- 1999: Helmed episodes of NBC's comedy series, "Freaks and Geeks"
- 1996: Returned to feature films with "Dunston Checks In"
- 1993: Helmed the premiere episode of "Route 66" (NBC)
- 1992: Directed episodes of HBO's "The Larry Sanders Show"
- 1991: Co-directed, with future wife Marisa Silver, "He Said, She Said"
- 1985: Made feature film debut with "Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird"
- 1983: Directed first TV special, "Revenge of the Nerd" (CBS)
- Received a Student Academy Award for his thesis film, "For Heaven's Sake!"




