Attended St. Paul's School for Boys located in Brooklandville,
Maryland, with which he still maintains contact and occasionally visits
to speak to the students.
His father is legendary Baltimore Colts linebacker Bill Pellington.
Was awarded St. Paul's School's Alumni Award on April 22, 2005 for his
contributions to the school community as well as for his career
achievements. The Alumni Awards cocktail party marked his class' 25th
anniversary reunion at St. Paul's (class of 1980).
Won an MTV Video Music Award for directing the Pearl Jam video,
"Jeremy".