Sol Gittler — The Buddy Holly Story Character Profile

About Sol Gittler

An Apollo Theater booking agent who initially refuses to let the white Texas band perform, mistaking them for a black group. He reluctantly allows the concert after Holly cites the contract terms, making them the first white act to play the venue.

Character Facts

Played by

Dick O'Neill

Appears in

The Buddy Holly Story (1978)

Role

Supporting

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