Courtney Solomon

Solomon at the “Getaway” Los Angeles Premiere, Village Theater, 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