Attended UCSB and Columbia as an undergraduate, and UCLA as a graduate student.
Father of Vanessa Roth.
As a youngster, was considered a potential tennis prodigy (as a doubles specialist).
In addition to his dog Wendy, has a pig named Corvallis, who he rescued from a fire.
Attended UCLA film school with singer Jim Morrison, who became a good friend.
Was awarded the Distinguished Achievement in Screenwriting Award at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television Screenwriters Showcase on June 9, 2008.
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