Todd Solondz

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Todd Solondz was born in Newark, New Jersey. One of his earliest jobs in the film industry was when, as a young man, he worked as a messenger for the Writers' Guild of America. During this time, he wrote several screenplays. Solondz's first color film with sync sound was the short "Schatt's Last Shot" (1985). Solondz played a high schooler who ... See full bio »

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October 15, 1959 in Newark, New Jersey, USA

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Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 14 wins & 27 nominations. See more awards »

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Happiness Director

(1998)

Welcome to the Dollhouse Director

(1995)

Storytelling Director

(2001)

Palindromes Director

(2004)

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Director (13 credits)

2018 Love Child (pre-production)

2016 Wiener-Dog

2013 Venice 70: Future Reloaded (Documentary) (segment ": "3013")

2011 Dark Horse

2009 Life During Wartime

2004 Palindromes

2001 Storytelling

1998 Happiness

1995 Welcome to the Dollhouse

1989 Fear, Anxiety & Depression

1985 Schatt's Last Shot (Short)

1984 Babysitter (Short)

1984 Feelings (Short)

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Writer (12 credits)

2018 Love Child (screenplay) / (written by) (pre-production)

2016 Wiener-Dog (written by)

2011 Dark Horse (written by)

2009 Life During Wartime (written by)

2004 Palindromes (written by)

2001 Storytelling (written by)

1998 Happiness (written by)

1995 Welcome to the Dollhouse (written by)

1989 Fear, Anxiety & Depression (writer)

1985 Schatt's Last Shot (Short)

1984 Babysitter (Short)

1984 Feelings (Short)

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Actor (6 credits)

1997 As Good as It Gets
Man on Bus

1989 Fear, Anxiety & Depression
Ira Ellis

1988 Married to the Mob
The Zany Reporter

1986 In Transit (Short)
Musician

1985 Schatt's Last Shot (Short)
Ezra Schatt

1984 Feelings (Short)
Sensitive young man (uncredited)

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Soundtrack (2 credits)

2009 Life During Wartime (lyrics: "Life During Wartime")

1989 Fear, Anxiety & Depression (lyrics: "Helen Of Troy", "Ira, I Love You", "A Neat Kind Of Guy")

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Producer (1 credit)

1995 Welcome to the Dollhouse (producer)

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Production manager (1 credit)

1986 In Transit (Short) (production manager)

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Thanks (13 credits)

2015 Carmelo (Short) (thanks)

2015/I Blood and Water (Short) (thanks)

2015/III Stop (Short) (very special thanks)

2014 Quedate (Short) (very special thanks)

2014 La última noche (Short) (special thanks)

2014 Full-Windsor (Short) (special thanks)

2013 My Father's Truck (Short) (very special thanks)

2012 Prevertere (special thanks)

2012 The Ducks' Migration (Short) (special thanks)

2012 Keep the Lights On (thanks)

2008 Explicit Ills (special thanks)

2006 This Film Is Not Yet Rated (Documentary) (the producers wish to thank)

2001 Me and the Moilsies (Short) (special thanks)

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Self (6 credits)

2013 10 Questions for Todd Solondz (Video short)
Himself

2009 Días de cine (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode dated 10 September 2009 (2009) ... Himself

2005-2006 Silenci? (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode #6.2 (2006) ... Himself

- Episode #5.10 (2005) ... Himself

- Episode #5.9 (2005) ... Himself

- Episode #4.36 (2005) ... Himself

1998-2002 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode #9.69 (2002) ... Himself

- Episode #6.30 (1998) ... Himself

1998 Late Show with David Letterman (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode dated 28 October 1998 (1998) ... Himself

1996 Charlie Rose (TV Series)
Himself - Guest

- Episode dated 27 May 1996 (1996) ... Himself - Guest

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Archive footage (1 credit)

2008 Ceremonia de inauguración - 56º Festival internacional de cine de San Sebastián (TV Movie)
Himself (uncredited)

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5' 7" (1.7 m)

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In American films, this period of life is not treated seriously. You have either the cute and cuddly Disney kid or the evil devil monster. For me it's fertile territory - middle class kids growing up in the suburbs. See more »

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He accepted a job as a teacher of English as a second language to newly arrived Russian immigrants, an experience he has described as deeply rewarding. See more »

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Realistic, twisted characters See more »

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Libra

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