Attended Cambridge University. Three year training course at Granada Television, with intention of going into theatre. Graduated to directing TV plays, building strong reputation for work with David Hare, David Edgar, Hohn, John Osborne, Jack Rosenthal.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005): $1,000,000

Went to the same school (St. Albans School) as physicist Stephen Hawking and lyrifist Sir Tim Rice. After accepting the job for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, became the first British director the film series has had.