Bruce Solomon
Biography
Bruce Solomon is an American actor who has worked in film, television and theater. Born in New York City, he is best known as Sgt. Foley on Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and Kenny Zuckerman on Beverly Hills, 90210. His acting teacher, Joan Darling, who directed that show, picked him for the Foley part, first written for an older policeman and revised into a young, handsome one. He took the title role in the short-lived 1977 series Lanigan's Rabbi, and his early film credits include Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things (1972), The Candidate and Foul Play (1978). He also acted in the 1986 television movie Maricela and played executive producer Edward H. Feldman in Auto Focus (2002). He also appeared in the comedy series E/R and guested on Barney Miller and Resurrection Boulevard. He has acted on Los Angeles stages and created the role of Father Carney in the 2005 premiere of Friends of Frank.
82years old
Turns 83 on August 12in 272 days
- Born New York City
- Star sign: LeoThe sign runs July 23 to August 22
Movie Career
- Films
- 4
- Career span
- 30 years1972 to 2002
Every film, newest first
- 2002Auto FocusIMDb rating 6.7
- 1986Night of the CreepsIMDb rating 6.7
- 1978Foul PlayIMDb rating 6.8
- 1972Children Shouldn't Play with Dead ThingsIMDb rating 5.2
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Big break
Solomon's acting teacher, Joan Darling, cast him as Sgt. Foley on Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman even though the part was written for an older, middle-aged policeman; once he had the role, it was rewritten to make the character a young, handsome officer.
Bruce Solomon movies on Netflix
Auto Focusas Edward H. Feldman
Night of the Creepsas Sgt. Raimi
Foul Playas Scott
Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Thingsas Winns
Worked with
Bruce Solomon made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.










Films together
Willem Dafoe1 film together, 2002
Willem Dafoe's page Auto Focus2002IMDb rating 6.7Solomon as Edward H. FeldmanDafoe as John Carpenter
Ed Begley Jr.1 film together, 2002
Ed Begley Jr.'s page Auto Focus2002IMDb rating 6.7Solomon as Edward H. FeldmanBegley as Mel Rosen
Michael McKean1 film together, 2002
Michael McKean's page Auto Focus2002IMDb rating 6.7Solomon as Edward H. FeldmanMcKean as Video Executive
Brian Dennehy1 film together, 1978
Brian Dennehy's page Foul Play1978IMDb rating 6.8Solomon as ScottDennehy as Fergie
Dick Miller1 film together, 1986
Dick Miller's page Night of the Creeps1986IMDb rating 6.7Solomon as Sgt. RaimiMiller as Walt
Greg Kinnear1 film together, 2002
Greg Kinnear's page Auto Focus2002IMDb rating 6.7Solomon as Edward H. FeldmanKinnear as Bob Crane
Fred DekkerDirector, 1 film, 1986
All films by Fred Dekker Night of the Creeps1986IMDb rating 6.7Solomon as Sgt. Raimi
Colin HigginsDirector, 1 film, 1978
All films by Colin Higgins Foul Play1978IMDb rating 6.8Solomon as Scott
Paul SchraderDirector, 1 film, 2002
All films by Paul Schrader Auto Focus2002IMDb rating 6.7Solomon as Edward H. Feldman
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