Roger Ebert
Birth Name:
Roger Joseph Ebert
Birth Place:
Urbana, Illinois, United States
Profession
Actor, Writer, Soundtrack, Cinematographer
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
Awards
- 1979Chicago/Midwest Emmy - Outstanding Achievements for Entertainment Programs: For a Single Special Program:Winner
- 1987Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Informational Series:Nominated
- 1988Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Informational Series:Nominated
- 1989Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Special Class Program:Nominated
- 1990Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Special Class Program:Nominated
- 1991Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Special Class Program:Nominated
- 1992Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Informational Series:Nominated
- 1994Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Informational Series:Nominated
- 1997Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Informational Series:Nominated
- 2001Video Premiere Award - Best Audio Commentary:Winner
- 2015Cinema Eye Honors Award - The Unforgettables:Winner