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Solomon at the “Getaway” Los Angeles Premiere, Village Theatre, Westwood, CA, 08-26-13, photo by s_bukley /Bigstock.com
Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date of Birth: September 1, 1970
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Courtney Solomon is a Canadian film producer, director, and writer. He has directed the films Dungeons & Dragons (2000), An American Haunting , and Getaway (2013); he also wrote the second film. He co-founded independent production and distribution company After Dark Films.
His family is Jewish.
Courtney’s paternal grandfather was named Joseph “Joe” Solomon.
Courtney’s paternal grandmother was named Rose.
Courtney’s maternal grandfather was named Joseph “Joe” Smuckler.
Courtney’s maternal grandmother was named Anne Goldberg.
Sources: Marriage announcement of Courtney’s parents – http://newspapers.lib.sfu.ca
Obituary of Courtney’s father – http://www.hebrewbasicburial.ca
Genealogy of Courtney Solomon (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://geni.com
Obituary of Courtney’s mother – http://legacy.com