Trivia

Was hired to direct Mission: Impossible III (2006) but left the project.

Used to move furniture for living. He did this for 8 years.

Wrote and directed two films where one character speaks to dying character to "ease" them into death. In "The Grey," Ottway does so with Lewenden, while in "Smokin' Aces," Diego does so with Bill.

Considered a legend in the theatre and film community in his Hometown of Fairfield, CA. Several Plaques are hung in the Film dept of Solano Community College where his journey to greatness began.

Frequently uses rap stars as actors in his movies: Busta Rhymes was in Narc (2002) and Alicia Keys and Common were in Mi$e à prix (2006).

Worked in the promotions department at Channel 31 in Sacramento, California, during the same time frame that Mark S. Allen , Ken Rudulph and Joel McDonell worked at that station.

Named among Fade In Magazine's "100 People in Hollywood You Need to Know" in 2005.

For a small time, was a student of George Maguire (Fight Club (1999), Leonard Part 6 (1987)).

Born on exactly the same date as Hudson "Callisto" Leick (of "Xena: Warrior Princess" fame).

Is the brother of Matthew Michael Carnahan.

Graduated from Fairfield High School, Fairfield, California in 1987.

Usually uses Mauro Fiore as the director of cinematography for his recent films (Ticker (2002) and Mi$e à prix (2006)).

Is a fan of the legendary English soccer team Manchester United, aka 'The Red Devils'.