Leonard Maltin

Leonard Maltin, born on December eighteenth, nineteen fifty, is a distinguished American film critic, historian, and author. He is best known for his influential work, Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide, which provided capsule reviews of films from nineteen sixty-nine until two thousand fourteen. His expertise and insights have made him a prominent figure in the film industry.

From nineteen eighty-two to two thousand twelve, Maltin served as the film critic for Entertainment Tonight, where his reviews reached a wide audience. In addition to his work in television, he has been a dedicated educator, teaching film at the USC School of Cinematic Arts since nineteen ninety-eight, inspiring a new generation of filmmakers and critics.

In two thousand fourteen, he launched the weekly podcast Maltin on Movies, further expanding his reach in the film community. His contributions to film criticism have been recognized through his leadership roles, including two terms as President of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, and he actively participates in selecting films for the National Film Registry.

Maltin has authored several books on animation and film history, hosted numerous specials, and provided commentary for various films. His memoir, Starstruck: My Unlikely Road to Hollywood, was released in two thousand twenty-one, offering a personal glimpse into his journey in the film industry. In recognition of his contributions, he received the Robert Osborne Award from Turner Classic Movies in two thousand twenty-two.