- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- September 15, 1960
- Place of Birth
- Saratoga, California, USA
Ed Solomon
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 playwright. While still in college, he was a staff writer for Laverne & Shirley—making him (at the time) the youngest member of the Writers Guild of America. He then spent three years writing the cult Showtime TV series, It's Garry Shandling's Show, before venturing into feature films in the 1980s. He helped create and co-write the critically acclaimed comedies Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (with Chris Matheson). Solomon also worked on a number of hit franchise films, …
Filmography
movieThe Christophers
2025 · Screenplay
tvFull Circle
2023 · Executive Producer, Writer, Creator
movieNo Sudden Move
2021 · Screenplay
movieBill & Ted Face the Music
2020 · Stupid Demon, Screenplay, Producer
tvThe Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling
2018 · Self
tvMosaic
2018 · Christmas Party Guest (uncredited), Screenplay
movieNow You See Me 2
2016 · Screenplay, Story, Executive Producer
tvThe Real History of Science Fiction
2014 · Self
movieRapture-Palooza
2013 · Executive Producer
movieNow You See Me
2013 · Screenplay
movieBarry Munday
2010 · Doctor #2
movieImagine That
2009 · Writer, Producer
movieThe Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Ed Solomon
2007 · Himself
movieDreams on Spec
2007 · Self
movieThe In-Laws
2003 · Screenplay
movieLevity
2003 · Director, Writer, Producer
movieCharlie's Angels
2000 · Writer
movieWhat Planet Are You From?
2000 · Screenplay
movieMen in Black
1997 · Screenstory, Screenplay
movieSuper Mario Bros.
1993 · Screenplay
movieMom and Dad Save the World
1992 · Destroyer #13, Writer
movieLeaving Normal
1992 · Jerk in Bar, Screenplay, Associate Producer
movieBill & Ted's Bogus Journey
1991 · "Stupid" Seance Member, Screenplay, Characters, Co-Producer
movieBill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
1989 · Stupid Waiter, Writer
tvIt's Garry Shandling's Show
1986 · Writer
The Hardy Men
movieThe Hardy Men
— · Screenplay
The Spot
tvThe Spot
— · Executive Producer, Creator