Gene Siskel
American film critic (1946–1999)
Eugene Kal "Gene" Siskel (January 26, 1946 – February 20, 1999) was an American movie critic and journalist for the Chicago Tribune. Along with his friend Roger Ebert, they hosted a series of movie review programs from 1975 until his death in 1999.
Gene Siskel | |
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 Siskel at the 61st Academy Awards, March 1989 | |
| Born | Eugene Kal Siskel January 26, 1946 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | February 20, 1999 (aged 53) Evanston, Illinois, U.S. |
| Resting place | Westlawn Cemetery |
| Education | Culver Academies |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Occupation(s) | Television journalist, film critic |
| Years active | 1969-1999 |
| Notable credit(s) | Opening Soon at a Theater Near You (1975-1977) Sneak Previews (1977-1982) At the Movies (1982-1986) Siskel & Ebert (1986-1999) CBS This Morning (1990-1996) Good Morning America (1996-1999) |
| Spouse |
Marlene Iglitzen (m. 1980) |
| Children | 3 |
Siskel was born in Chicago, Illinois and was educated at Yale University. Siskel was married to Marlene Iglitzen in 1980 until his death, they had 3 children; Kate, Calie, and Will. Siskel died from complications from surgery to remove a brain tumor in Evanston, Illinois, aged 53.[1] He is buried at Westlawn Cemetery in Norridge, Illinois.
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