Todd Solondz
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- March 14, 1959 in Newark, New Jersey, USA
- Active Years
- 1984–2024 (41 Years)
- Total Credits
- 44 credits in database
Biography
Todd Solondz is an American filmmaker and playwright born in Newark, New Jersey. Known for his style of dark and socially conscious satire, his work has received critical acclaim for its commentary on the dark underbelly of middle-class American suburbia, which reflects his own background in New Jersey. Among his notable films as a writer and director are Welcome to the Dollhouse from 1995, Happiness from 1998, Storytelling from 2001, Palindromes from 2004, Life During Wartime from 2009, Dark Horse from 2011, and Wiener-Dog. Early in his film industry career, he worked as a messenger for the Writers Guild of America and wrote several screenplays. He also works as a professor at New York University.
Career overview
Todd Solondz is an American filmmaker and playwright born in Newark, New Jersey. Known for his style of dark and socially conscious satire, his work has received critical acclaim for its commentary on the dark underbelly of middle-class American suburbia, which reflects his own background in New Jersey. As a young man working in the film industry, he was employed as a messenger for the Writers' Guild of America and wrote several screenplays during that time.
His career as a writer and director includes several well-known films. His filmography features Welcome to the Dollhouse in 1995, Happiness in 1998, Storytelling in 2001, Palindromes in 2004, Life During Wartime in 2009, Dark Horse in 2011, and Wiener-Dog in 2016. Among the casts of his projects are actors such as Julie Delpy, Ellen Burstyn, and Greta Gerwig. In addition to his filmmaking work, Solondz is also a professor at New York University.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
44 titles- Bust (2024) Thanks
- Aftersun (2022) Thanks
- Wiener-Dog (2016) Director
- Wiener-Dog (2016) Writer
- Venice 70: Future Reloaded (2013) Director
- Venice 70: Future Reloaded (2013) Writer
- Keep the Lights On (2012) Thanks
- Dark Horse (2012) Screenplay
- Dark Horse (2012) Director
- Life During Wartime (2010) Writer
- Life During Wartime (2010) Director
- Cinema16: American Short Films (2006) Director
- Palindromes (2005) Director
- Palindromes (2005) Writer
- The Culture Show (2004) as Self
- Storytelling (2001) Screenplay
- Storytelling (2001) Director
- Happiness (1998) as Doorman (uncredited)
- Happiness (1998) Director
- Happiness (1998) Screenplay
- As Good as It Gets (1997) as Man on Bus
- Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) Director
- Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) Producer
- Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) Screenplay
- Fear, Anxiety and Depression (1989) as Ira
- Fear, Anxiety and Depression (1989) Director
- Fear, Anxiety and Depression (1989) Writer
- Married to the Mob (1988) as The Zany Reporter
- In Transit (1986) as Musician
- Feelings (1985) as Sensitive Young Man
- Feelings (1985) Director
- Feelings (1985) Writer
- Schatt's Last Shot (1985) as Ezra Schatt
- Schatt's Last Shot (1985) Writer
- Schatt's Last Shot (1985) Director
- Babysitter (1984) Writer
- Babysitter (1984) Director
- Babysitter (1984) Editor
- Frappuccino Director
- Frappuccino Writer
- I Miss My Mom & Dream of Our New Home Thanks
- The Quarters: Jerusalem Director
- Love Child Director
- Love Child Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Todd Solondz best known for?
Todd Solondz is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Aftersun (2022), Wiener-Dog (2016), Wiener-Dog (2016), Dark Horse (2012).
When and where was Todd Solondz born?
Todd Solondz was born on March 14, 1959 in Newark, New Jersey, USA.
How many credits does Todd Solondz have?
Todd Solondz has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2024.
What is Todd Solondz's background in cinema and television?
Todd Solondz is an American filmmaker and playwright born in Newark, New Jersey. Known for his style of dark and socially conscious satire, his work has received critical acclaim for its commentary on the dark underbelly of middle-class American suburbia, which reflects his own background in New Jersey. Among his notab...
Todd Solondz by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Happiness (1998) as Doorman (uncredited) — aged about 39
- As Good as It Gets (1997) as Man on Bus — aged about 38
- The Culture Show (2004) as Self — aged about 45
- Married to the Mob (1988) as The Zany Reporter — aged about 29
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