Ted Kotcheff has directed a variety of iconic films that encompass numerous genres. Ranging from his early film, THE APPRENTICESHIP OF DUDDY KRAVITZ, starring Richard Dreyfus, to his Australian film, WAKE IN FRIGHT, now a Cannes classic, Ted's works are both highly entertaining and critically acclaimed. His picture UNCOMMON VALOR, with Gene Hackman, was ranked among the finest film statements on the Vietnam War. Kotcheff's comedies span from FUN WITH DICK AND JANE, starring Jane Fonda and George Segal, to WHO'S KILLING THE GREAT CHEFS OF EUROPE, with Jacqueline Bisset and George Segal, and finally to the incredibly popular WEEKEND AT BERNIE'S. One of his most successful endeavors, FIRST BLOOD, initiated and defined the RAMBO series. NORTH DALLAS FORTY, which Ted both wrote and directed, is considered to be one of the great sports films of all time. For the past 12 seasons, Ted has been Executive Producer on the top-rated series, LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT.