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'''Gene Siskel''' (1946-1999) was an American film critic.
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'''Gene Siskel''' is an American film critic for the [[Chicago Tribune]] who was hired to co-present a TV show reviewing newly released feature films along with [[Roger Ebert]] of the Tribune's rival newspaper the {{W|Chicago Sun-Times}}.
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
He co-starred in the film ''[[Siskel and Ebert: The Movie]]'', alongside [[Roger Ebert]].
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He and Roger Ebert gave a "Two Thumps Up" review for ''[[Siskel and Ebert: The Movie]]''.<ref>"[[Burns' Heir]]"</ref>
  
 
== Behind the Laughter ==
 
== Behind the Laughter ==
In real life, Siskel began working as a writer for the ''Chicago Tribune'' in the late 60s. In 1975 he teamed with Roger Ebert to host ''Sneak Previews'', and then ''At the Movies'' in 1982. He died suddenly on February 20, 1999, after battling brain cancer, then was replaced by Richard Roeper.
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In real life Gene Siskel died on February 20, 1999 from brain cancer.
  
 
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*{{ep|Burns' Heir|(name in movie title)}}
 
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== References ==
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== See also ==
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*[[Yakkin' About the Movies]]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 17:03, January 26, 2025

Gene Siskel
Character Information
Gender:
Male ♂
Status:
Alive
Occupation: Film critic
First appearance: "Burns' Heir"


Gene Siskel is an American film critic for the Chicago Tribune who was hired to co-present a TV show reviewing newly released feature films along with Roger Ebert of the Tribune's rival newspaper the Chicago Sun-Times.

History[edit]

He and Roger Ebert gave a "Two Thumps Up" review for Siskel and Ebert: The Movie.[1]

Behind the Laughter[edit]

In real life Gene Siskel died on February 20, 1999 from brain cancer.

Appearances[edit]

References[edit]


See also[edit]

External links[edit]