- 2001: Last released film, the Dogme 95 feature "The King Is Alive"
- 1997: Portrayed General Munro in Luc Besson's "The Fifth Element"
- 1992: Chosen by Robert Altman to essay the studio head in "The Player"
- 1990: Reprised role in "Another 48 Hrs." which caused him to quip, "This is the first sequel I've ever because I rarely live through a film"
- 1982: Co-starred in "48 Hrs.", directed by Hill
- 1982: Cast as the replicant Leon in "Blade Runner"
- 1975: Made feature debut in Walter Hill's directorial debut, "Hard Times"
- 1975: TV debut, one of the last episodes of "Gunsmoke"
- 1974: Decided to act full-time
- 1973: Returned to L.A.
- Moved from California to New York
- Performed standup comedy at the Improv in NYC
- Appeared in Off-Broadway productions
- Received positive notices for his performance in L.A. production of "The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel"
- Appeared in over 100 TV guest spots
- Worked as a live-in cook/butler for Stella Adler in return for acting lessons




