Gene Siskel

Acting

12 Movies 9 TV Shows

Born

January 26, 1946

Died

February 20, 1999

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, United States

IMDb

Biography

Eugene Kal Siskel (January 26, 1946 – February 20, 1999) was an American film critic and journalist for the Chicago Tribune who co-hosted a movie review television series alongside colleague Roger Ebert. Siskel started writing for the Chicago Tribune in 1969, becoming its film critic soon after. In 1975, he was paired with Roger Ebert to co-host a monthly show called Opening Soon at a Theater Nea…