1942 - 2013
Roger Ebert was an American film critic, journalist, and screenwriter, best known for his long-running partnership with Gene Siskel on the television show "Siskel & Ebert." He was the first film critic to win a Pulitzer Prize for Criticism in 1975 and is renowned for his accessible writing style and insightful reviews, which helped shape popular film criticism. Ebert continued to influence the industry until his death in 2013, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential voices in film commentary.