Ed Solomon
Biography
Edward James Solomon, born September 15, 1960, is an American filmmaker. He grew up in suburban Boston before his family moved to California. He attended UCLA, where he majored in economics while beginning his career as a joke writer, stand-up comedian, and playwright. While still in college, he served as a staff writer for Laverne and Shirley, making him the youngest member of the Writers Guild of America at the time. He subsequently spent three years writing the Showtime television series It is Garry Shandling is Show before moving into feature films in the 1980s. He is best known for writing the screenplays to Bill and Ted is Excellent Adventure, Men in Black, and Now You See Me, and for creating the Bill and Ted franchise alongside Chris Matheson.
Career overview
Edward James Solomon is an American filmmaker who was born on September 15, 1960. He is best known for writing the screenplays to Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure in 1989, Men in Black in 1997, and Now You See Me in 2013. He is also known for creating the Bill and Ted franchise alongside Chris Matheson.
Growing up in suburban Boston until his family moved to California, Solomon attended UCLA, where he majored in economics while beginning his career as a playwright, stand-up comedian, and joke writer. While still in college, he served as a staff writer for Laverne and Shirley, which made him at the time the youngest member of the Writers Guild of America. Following this, he spent three years writing the cult Showtime television series Its Garry Shandlings Show before venturing into feature films in the 1980s.
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Full Filmography
46 titles- The Christophers (2026) Screenplay
- Full Circle (2023) Executive Producer
- Full Circle (2023) Writer
- Full Circle (2023) Creator
- No Sudden Move (2021) Screenplay
- Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020) as Stupid Demon
- Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020) Screenplay
- Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020) Producer
- Mosaic (2018) as Christmas Party Guest (uncredited)
- Mosaic (2018) Screenplay
- The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling (2018) as Self
- Now You See Me 2 (2016) Screenplay
- Now You See Me 2 (2016) Story
- Now You See Me 2 (2016) Executive Producer
- The Real History of Science Fiction (2014) as Self
- Now You See Me (2013) Screenplay
- Rapture-Palooza (2013) Executive Producer
- Barry Munday (2010) as Doctor #2
- Imagine That (2009) Writer
- Imagine That (2009) Producer
- The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Ed Solomon (2007) as Himself
- Dreams on Spec (2007) as Self
- The In-Laws (2003) Screenplay
- Levity (2003) Director
- Levity (2003) Writer
- Levity (2003) Producer
- Charlie's Angels (2000) Writer
- What Planet Are You From? (2000) Screenplay
- Men in Black (1997) Screenstory
- Men in Black (1997) Screenplay
- Super Mario Bros. (1993) Screenplay
- Mom and Dad Save the World (1992) as Destroyer #13
- Mom and Dad Save the World (1992) Writer
- Leaving Normal (1992) as Jerk in Bar
- Leaving Normal (1992) Screenplay
- Leaving Normal (1992) Associate Producer
- Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) as "Stupid" Seance Member
- Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) Screenplay
- Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) Characters
- Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) Co-Producer
- Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) as Stupid Waiter
- Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) Writer
- It's Garry Shandling's Show (1986) Writer
- The Spot Executive Producer
- The Spot Creator
- The Hardy Men Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ed Solomon best known for?
Ed Solomon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Christophers (2026), No Sudden Move (2021), Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020), Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020).
When and where was Ed Solomon born?
Ed Solomon was born on September 15, 1960 in Saratoga, California, USA.
How many credits does Ed Solomon have?
Ed Solomon has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2026.
What is Ed Solomon's background in cinema and television?
Edward James Solomon, born September 15, 1960, is an American filmmaker. He grew up in suburban Boston before his family moved to California. He attended UCLA, where he majored in economics while beginning his career as a joke writer, stand-up comedian, and playwright. While still in college, he served as a staff write...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) as Stupid Waiter — aged about 28
- Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) as "Stupid" Seance Member — aged about 30
- Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020) as Stupid Demon — aged about 59
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