Warner Bros. executive whose posts have included vice president of foreign production, where he oversaw such films as Francois Truffaut's "Day for Night" (1973) and Federico Fellini's "Amarcord" (1974). As an independent producer, Solo has backed films including "Bad Boys" (1983) and "Colors" (1988).
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December 4, 1932 in Waterbury, Connecticut
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Job Titles:
Executive, Producer, Talent agent
Education
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University of Connecticut, BA
Milestones
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1970 First production credit, "Scrooge"
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1971 Named vice president of foreign production at Warner Bros.
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1974 Appointed executive vice president of production at Warner Bros.
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Became independent producer
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Began career as agent with Ashley-Famous
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Worked as executive assistant to Jack Warner and Walter MacEwen at Warner Bros.