About
Director of films such as The Late Show, Places in the Heart, and Kramer vs. Kramer, the latter earning him an Oscar for Best Director. He also earned Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium for the same film.
Before Fame
He attended the University of Texas and Columbia University.
Trivia
He directed the 2003 film The Human Stain starring Nicole Kidman and Anthony Hopkins. It was based on the 2000 novel by Philip Roth.
Family Life
He dated in the 1960s.
Associated With
He had a longtime friendship with Liz Smith.
