Born in the vibrant city of Portland, Oregon, this individual spent their formative teenage years in the San Fernando Valley, a region in the heart of Los Angeles County, California.
Prior to pursuing their academic and professional endeavors, they served honorably in the United States Army for a period of three years, where they held the esteemed role of corpsman and surgical assistant at the 130th Station Hospital in Heidelberg, Germany from 1972 to 1975.
Throughout their academic journey, this individual attended various institutions, including the University of Maryland extension, Portland State University, LA Pierce College, UCLA extension, and California State University at Northridge. Notably, they had the privilege of being taught by renowned industry professionals such as Lucille Ball, Sidney Salkow, and Ben Brady.
Their early career as a freelance writer led to opportunities in magazine editing, which eventually culminated in the co-authorship of "The Un-Official NFL Players Handbook" with John Brancato, a humorous book published by Simon & Schuster. The duo collaborated on several screenplays for Marvel Comics characters, working closely with the legendary Stan Lee on projects such as Sgt. Fury, Spider-Man, and The Sub-Mariner.
In the late 1980s, this individual actively participated in the WGA strike, subsequently transitioning into directing and producing, with a primary focus on video documentaries. They have also served as an associate producer on several CD releases of film music, including works by Ronald Stein, such as Not of This Earth, The Haunted Palace, and Invasion of the Saucer Men.
In addition to their professional endeavors, this individual is a partner in the Perma Production Music Library, a testament to their dedication and expertise in the entertainment industry.
