An Oscar, Emmy and Tony nominee, she was impressive early in her career in the groundbreaking drama ‘One Potato, Two Potato.’

After fleeing his native Hungary for England, he also helmed ‘A Day in the Death of Joe Egg,’ ‘The Krays,’ ‘Romeo Is Bleeding’ and episodes of ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ and ‘Breaking Bad.’

He also worked on programs hosted by Bill Maher and Dennis Miller, authored books and penned speeches for President Obama.

The Emmy winner (and eight-time nominee) also worked in such films as ‘Love at First Bite,’ ‘How to Beat the High Cost of Living’ and ‘Carbon Copy.’