Leonard Maltin Biography

Leonard Maltin, Critic
Born asLeonard Michael Maltin
Occup.Critic
FromUSA
SpouseAlice Tlusty (1975-)
BornDecember 18, 1950
New York City, New York, USA
Age73 years
Leonard Michael Maltin is a popular American film doubter, historian, writer, as well as tv individuality that has played a substantial duty fit the discussion around film and its background. Born on December 18, 1950, in New York City City, Maltin grew up with an inherent attraction for motion pictures, which would lay the structure for his lifelong enthusiasm for film.

Maltin began his occupation early, starting a fanzine called Film Follower Regular monthly at the age of 15. He later on researched at New York University (NYU) and made a degree in journalism. Maltin gained significant acknowledgment in 1969, when he released his initial publication, "Motion picture Crazy", narrating his meetings with actors and filmmakers, all performed while he was still in his teens.

Nevertheless, it was his next publication that would become his magnum opus as well as solidify his condition as one of the top movie doubters in the United States. In 1969, Maltin released "Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide", a yearly publication that consisted of testimonials, filmographies, and considerable information of thousands of movies, ranging from the very early days of cinema to today day. The book ran till 2014 and was regarded as a must-have for movie enthusiasts for its comprehensive nature as well as Maltin's thoughtful, educated analysis.

In 1982, Maltin's job as a tv personality took off when he joined "Entertainment Tonight", a syndicated enjoyment information program. Maltin tackled the duty of the resident movie critic as well as chronicler and also remained with the show for thirty years.

Throughout his occupation, Maltin appeared often on various other tv programs, sharing his expertise and also insight right into the globe of movie. One of the most notable appearances has been as a visitor panelist on AMC's "Flash", where he supplied opinions and analyses of upcoming motion picture releases along with hosts Peter Bart and also Peter Guber.

Maltin's love for cinema expanded past the regular film fare, as he established a particular interest in animation. He chronicled the history of animation in film with the release of his publication, "Of Mice as well as Magic: A Background of American Cartoons", in 1980. Guide has actually been praised as one of the definitive work with the topic, examining the very early years of computer animation and also the influence of leaders such as Walt Disney and Max Fleischer.

Leonard Maltin's substantial payments to the world of film have made him an extremely valued figure in the industry. He was sworn in into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004, received an Honorary Satellite Award from the International Press Academy in 2010, as well as was honored with the San Diego Movie Festival Tribute in 2016. Throughout his profession, Maltin has actually been highly regarded for his astute analysis, unwavering enthusiasm for movie theater, and his dedication to protecting the background as well as recognition of movie. Today, Maltin remains to be an influential voice worldwide of film objection and history, sharing his insights through his podcast, "Maltin on Flicks", as well as involving with followers and also fellow fanatics on social media sites.

Our collection contains 23 quotes who is written / told by Leonard.

Related authors: Walt Disney (Cartoonist), Peter Bart (Editor), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete)

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23 Famous quotes by Leonard Maltin

Small: I teach at USC. I have a big class of 360 kids, only about a fifth of whom are film majors. I dont just
"I teach at USC. I have a big class of 360 kids, only about a fifth of whom are film majors. I don't just show the Hollywood blockbusters. I show independent films, foreign films, documentaries"
Small: Everyone is looking for the sure thing. They are looking to hedge their bet. They think the way to do t
"Everyone is looking for the sure thing. They are looking to hedge their bet. They think the way to do that is to go with a proven quantity, a remake of something you have already seen. That is their mindset"
Small: Television is what made Its a Wonderful Life the classic it is today
"Television is what made It's a Wonderful Life the classic it is today"
Small: I think the people who are making Christmas-themed movies today feel that people are more cynical about
"I think the people who are making Christmas-themed movies today feel that people are more cynical about Christmas. There's more of an edge"
Small: A Christmas Carol is such a fool-proof story you cant louse it up
"A Christmas Carol is such a fool-proof story you can't louse it up"
Small: While it was occasionally done here or there, nobody else had a figurehead like Walt doing it. Jack War
"While it was occasionally done here or there, nobody else had a figurehead like Walt doing it. Jack Warner wasn't on TV. Walt was the boss, but he had a real public profile and he used it to his advantage. And he became a household face"
Small: NBC anchor Brian Williams is a standup comic in disguise
"NBC anchor Brian Williams is a standup comic in disguise"
Small: I think people in Hollywood are afraid of sentiment because they think audiences will reject it
"I think people in Hollywood are afraid of sentiment because they think audiences will reject it"
Small: I had the great good fortune to interview Peggy Lee. Her memories of working with Walt Disney and his t
"I had the great good fortune to interview Peggy Lee. Her memories of working with Walt Disney and his team were warm and upbeat"
Small: Beauty and the Beast became the first animated feature ever nominated for best picture
"Beauty and the Beast became the first animated feature ever nominated for best picture"
Small: Dumbo... makes me cry. Every single time and in the exact same spot. I just have a special affection fo
"Dumbo... makes me cry. Every single time and in the exact same spot. I just have a special affection for Dumbo"
Small: When Tim Allen made The Santa Clause, I thought that was a delightful film. It took a modern sensibilit
"When Tim Allen made The Santa Clause, I thought that was a delightful film. It took a modern sensibility but layered onto it a kind of sentiment"
Small: Polar Express is not an attempt to do animation. It is a technology-based film
"Polar Express is not an attempt to do animation. It is a technology-based film"
Small: If I were less than honest as a critic, I think people would spot that right away, and it would destroy
"If I were less than honest as a critic, I think people would spot that right away, and it would destroy my credibility"
Small: Im a lifelong Disney nut
"I'm a lifelong Disney nut"
Small: Timing in life is everything
"Timing in life is everything"
Small: The last person to stand still and repeat himself was Walt Disney. He refused to repeat himself.
"The last person to stand still and repeat himself was Walt Disney. He refused to repeat himself. So to think that he'd be making the same kind of film in the year 2001 that he made in 1941 is absurd"
Small: Movie theaters still exist in spite of all of the alternatives that are available, video and video-on-d
"Movie theaters still exist in spite of all of the alternatives that are available, video and video-on-demand and DVD and streaming video and all of these things"
Small: Los Angeles has the greatest concentration of surviving movie palaces in the United States, yet most re
"Los Angeles has the greatest concentration of surviving movie palaces in the United States, yet most residents have never been inside one of them"
Small: Hollywood executives believe that money is both the be-all and end-all to the moviemaking process
"Hollywood executives believe that money is both the be-all and end-all to the moviemaking process"
Small: Audiences deserve better
"Audiences deserve better"
Small: Shakespeare wrote great plays that were still watching all these years later. Charlie Chaplin made grea
"Shakespeare wrote great plays that we're still watching all these years later. Charlie Chaplin made great comedies and they are still as funny today as they ever were"
Small: Quality survives
"Quality survives"