Ed Solomon

Also known as Edward Solomon, Edward James Solomon

American writer, producer and director

Person · Open Library

Born: 1925
Works: 9

Top works

Hombres de Negro
MIB
Men in black
X-men
Bill & Ted's bogus journey

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Film & TV

Saratoga, California, USA

Edward James Solomon (born September 15, 1960) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for writing the screenplays to Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), Men in Black (1997), and Now You See Me (2013). Solomon grew up in suburban Boston until his family moved to California. He went to UCLA and majored in economics while beginning his career as a joke writer, stand-up comedian, and…

Known for

Bill & Ted Face the Music — Stupid Demon2020
The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling — Self2018
Mosaic — Christmas Party Guest (uncredited)2018
The Real History of Science Fiction — Self2014
Barry Munday — Doctor #22010
Dreams on Spec — Self2007
The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Ed Solomon — Himself2007
Leaving Normal — Jerk in Bar1992
Mom and Dad Save the World — Destroyer #131992
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey — "Stupid" Seance Member1991

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners: 18
Total plays: 50

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Ed
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Saratoga
Spouse: Cynthia Cleese
Occupation: actor
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Image: Ed Solomon at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.jpg
Residence: Santa Monica

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date of birth: 1960-09-15
member of: Writers Guild of America West
social media followers: 93152
writing language: English language

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