Ed Solomon(I)

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Producer

In 1955 Detroit, a group of small-time criminals are hired to steal emerging car technology. When their plan goes horribly wrong, their search for who hired them - and for what ultimate purpose - weaves them through all echelons of the race-torn, rapidly changing city.

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No Sudden Move (2021)

Ed Solomon was born on 15 September 1960 in Saratoga, California, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Men in Black (1997), Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) and Now You See Me 2 (2016). He was previously married to Cynthia Cleese.

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Awards
- 1 win & 2 nominations total

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Known for

Men in Black

7.3

Writer

1997

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

6.9

Writer

1989

Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Woody Harrelson, Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Eisenberg, Daniel Radcliffe, Mark Ruffalo, Jay Chou, and Dave Franco in Now You See Me 2 (2016)

Now You See Me 2

6.4

Writer

2016

Levity

6.3

Writer

2003

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Writer

Full Circle
6.3
TV Mini Series
- created by
- written by (creator)
- 2023
No Sudden Move
6.4
- written by
- 2021
Bill & Ted Face the Music
5.9
- based on characters created by
- written by
- 2020
Mosaic
6.4
TV Series
- written by
- 2018
Now You See Me 2
6.4
- screenplay by
- story by
- 2016
Now You See Me
7.2
- screenplay
- 2013
Imagine That
5.6
- written by
- 2009
The In-Laws
5.7
- screenplay
- 2003
Levity
6.3
- written by
- 2003
Men in Black: Extended and Alternate Scenes
5.1
Video
- screen story
- screenplay
- 2000
Charlie's Angels
5.6
- written by
- 2000
What Planet Are You From?
5.6
- screenplay
- 2000
The Unbelievables
6.4
TV Movie
- Writer
- 1999
Men in Black
7.3
- screen story
- screenplay
- 1997
Super Mario Bros.
4.2
- written by
- 1993

Script and Continuity Department

Producer

Full Circle
6.3
TV Mini Series
- executive producer (showrunner)
- 2023
Bill & Ted Face the Music
5.9
- producer (produced by, p.g.a.)
- 2020
Now You See Me 2
6.4
- executive producer
- 2016
Rapture-Palooza
5.2
- producer
- 2013
Imagine That
5.6
- producer
- 2009
Levity
6.3
- producer
- 2003
Chief
- producer
- 2000
Jordeys
- producer
- 2000
The Unbelievables
6.4
TV Movie
- producer
- 1999
Leaving Normal
6.5
- associate producer (as Edward Solomon)
- 1992
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
6.3
- co-producer
- 1991

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Where Did Keanu Reeves Hide a 'Bill & Ted' Easter Egg?

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What We Know About 'Bill & Ted Face the Music' ... So Far

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What We Know About 'Bill & Ted Face the Music' ... So Far

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Alternative name
- Edward Solomon
Born
- September 15, 1960
- Saratoga, California, USA
Spouse
- Cynthia Cleese1995 - 2011 (2 children)
Other works
Was uncredited for writing X-Men (2000)
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Trivia
At age 8, he wrote a letter to NBC's Laugh-In with some sketch ideas. In addition, he asked them to air the show one hour earlier so it wouldn't interfere with his bedtime.

Quotes
We all are preoccupied with our own selves, and our personal struggles become the filter through which we see the world. If you want to relieve some of your own burden, you do so by helping other people relieve theirs.