Roger Ebert Biography

Fast Facts

• In 1975, he became the first film critic to win the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism
• Became a member of the Chicago Journalism Hall of Fame in 1997
• Earned his bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Illinois before attending the University of Chicago for a Ph․D․ in English
• Fought an 11-year battle against cancer before his death
• Quote: "No good movie is too long and no bad movie is short enough․"
• Reputed film critic recognized for giving reviewed films his trademarked thumbs up or down to display approval
• Has over 20 published books