Richard Roeper Biography

Fast Facts

• Won the National Headliner Award in 1992 for being the top newspaper columnist in the country
• Earned his degree from Illinois State University in 1982
• Widely recognized for co-hosting the series "At the Movies․"
• Has been a long-time columnist for The Chicago Sun Times
• Considers Roger Ebert as being one of his greatest mentors
• He has earned a reputation for himself as a talented poker player
• He is an avid sports fan and discusses various sports topics on a number of mediums