But at the same time, never having final cut before, I really learned an interesting thing for any studio executive who is reading this: that if a director has final cut, it's actually easier and more interesting to listen to notes.

He has produced and/or directed more than 10 other features and has made numerous TV appearances including Frasier Saturday Night Live Alias and especially Law & Order: Criminal Intent (Episodes 5 118 and 128). He is also a known producer along with his producing partner actress Amy Robinson (Mean Streets) for producing several films including Baby It's You After Hours Running on Empty & Game 6 through their company Double Play Productions. In 2012 Dunne guest-starred as management consultant extraordinaire Marco Pelios "The Rainmaker" in seven episodes of the premiere season of Showtime's dramatic/comedy television series House of Lies.

Thomas Griffin Dunne (born June 8 1955) known professionally as Griffin Dunne is an American actor film producer and film director.