He has been based as a character in Richard Linklaters film Boyhood(returning troop from Iraq).
Was given the nickname "Mr.Thank You" by the late filmmaker Sydney Pollack.
Has worked on 6 Oscar Nominated films (Django,12 years a Slave,The Tree of Life,The Dark Knight,True Grit,Rabbit Hole).
Lives in both Austin, Tx and New Orleans, La.
Is a fan of the films of Ed Wood.
The films he has worked on have gained a total of 36 combined Oscar nominations.
Is the Brother of Olympic Cyclist and Olympic Coach Andy Sparks.
Is the Brother in Law of Olympic Cyclist Sarah Hammer Sparks.
Is a fan of the Star Wars films.
Is a fan of all the films of Roger Corman and John Carpenter.
Is a big fan of the Godzilla movies as well as the Universal films of the 1930s and 1940s.
Is a big fan of the films of Richard Linklater.
Films worked on, have garnered 42 Oscar Nominations.
Has worked on 5 Best Picture nominees - 12 Years a Slave, Boyhood, Django Unchained, The Tree of Life and True Grit.
Received a Lego Oscar for his work on the film Boyhood.
Was the "Left" Shark at Super Bowl 49s Halftime Show.
Favorite Actress is Jennifer Jason Leigh.
Favorite actor is Cary Grant.
