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Born in Wiesbaden, West Germany, where his father, a Captain and surgeon in the U.S. Army medical corps, played a significant role in his early life. This marked the beginning of a journey that would take him to various parts of the world, as his family relocated to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in 1964 and later to Los Angeles in 1965.
This individual's educational background is impressive, with a graduation from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and New York University University. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards and accolades, including the prestigious Writers Guild of America Award, NEA Award, and CEBAAward.
One of his most notable works is the television series "Heat Wave," which won two Emmy Awards and four CableAce Awards, including the coveted Best Picture award. Another notable project is the 2000 film "Possessed," which received the Best Picture award from the Catholic League.
In his personal life, he is married to producer Charisse McGhee Lazarou, a former Vice President of Primetime Series at NBC, who was also ranked as the 81st Most Powerful person in Hollywood by Entertainment Weekly magazine. The couple's unique story was featured in a network news segment, "Living Black and White in Hollywood." Together, they have four children and reside in Los Angeles.
