His father, Robert M. Lichenstein Sr., used to play rugby with
Malachy McCourt.
Is the grandson of former Alabama Governor James E. Folsom.
Is the nephew of former Alabama Governor and Lt. Governor Jim Folsom Jr.
Usually appears in bit parts or cameos in movies he produces and in fellow Oregon based filmmaker's productions. (see The Auteur (2008) and Black Santa's Revenge (2007) for some examples).
Was one of the honorary chairs for the 2011 Beloit International Film
Festival.
Has produced several of Portland Oregon's 48 Hour Film Project annual events and screenings.
Named after his paternal grandfather, hence the suffix II.