Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert was a highly acclaimed film critic and the first critic to win a Pulitzer Prize.
Journalist
June 18, 1942
April 04, 2013
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Roger Ebert was a renowned American film critic, journalist, and screenwriter who gained prominence as the Chicago Sun-Times’ film critic from 1967 until his passing in 2013. Widely considered one of the most influential film critics in history, Ebert was the first and only movie critic to receive a Pulitzer Prize. His notable works include the books “The Great Movies” and “I Hated, Hated, Hated This Movie,” as well as the documentary “Life Itself.” He also contributed to the creation of television shows like “Sneak Previews” and “At the Movies.”
Ebert was an early investor in Google, which turned out to be a profitable venture for him. He used some of the earnings to establish the Ebertfest film festival. Despite facing health challenges, such as thyroid cancer treatment that impacted his ability to speak, Ebert remained a respected and influential figure in the film industry. He built a rapport with both serious film enthusiasts and the general movie-going public, reaching a wider audience through television and print than any other critic. Ebert’s legacy as a film critic continues to be celebrated, and his influence on the industry is indisputable.
