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Leonard Maltin
Writer | Producer | Additional Crew
Leonard Maltin is one of the most recognized and respected film critics of our time. He recently completed his 30th season with the long-running television show, Entertainment Tonight.
Maltin was born... read full biography
Maltin was born... read full biography
Known for
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990),
Cliffhangers! Adventures from the Thrill Factory (1993),
Going Hollywood: The '30s (1984),
The Lost Stooges (1990)
Details
Dec
18,
1950 (age 70)
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Filmography | Edit filmography
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Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers (2019)
Self, The Producers Wish To Thank |
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Leonard Maltin Recommends All Quiet on the Western Front (2012)
(Video) - Film critic, Writer (narration writer) |
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Anna May Wong, Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times and Legend (2007)
Self - Film Historian and Critic, Project Consultant, One Thousand Thank You's |
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Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlin (2005)
(Video) - Self, Special Thanks |
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Reunited at MGM: Astaire and Rogers Together Again (2005)
(Video) - Self / historian and film critic, Special Thanks |
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The Swing of Things: Swing Time Step by Step (2005)
(Video) - Self / film historian, critic and author, Special Thanks |
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They Can't Take That Away from Me: The Music of 'Shall We Dance' (2005)
(Video) - Self / film critic and historian, Special Thanks |
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A Love Story: The Story of 'To Have and Have Not' (2003)
(Video) - Self - Film Historian, Special Thanks |
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Curtains for Roy Earle: The Story of 'High Sierra' (2003)
(Video) - Self - Film Historian, Special Thanks |
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Divided Highway: The Story of 'They Drive by Night' (2003)
(Video) - Self - Film Historian, Special Thanks |
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Discovering Treasure: The Story of the Treasure of the Sierra Madre (2003)
(Video) - Self - Film Historian, Special Thanks |
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Hold Your Breath and Cross Your Fingers: The Story of 'Dark Passage' (2003)
(Video) - Self - Film Historian, Special Thanks |
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Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' (2003)
(Video) - Self - Film Historian, Special Thanks |
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'Topaz': An Appreciation by Film Critic/Historian Leonard Maltin (2001)
(Video) - Self, Special Thanks |
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Once Upon a Dream: The Making of Walt Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty' (1997)
(Video) - Self - Film Historian, Thanks |
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The Story Behind Walt Disney's 'Fun and Fancy Free' (1997)
(Video) - Self - Film Historian, Special Thanks |
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You Can Fly!: The Making of Walt Disney's Masterpiece 'Peter Pan' (1997)
(Video) - Self - Film Historian, Thanks |
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Maltin on Movies (2010–2013)
(TV Series) - Writer (head writer) (109 episodes, 2010), Self - Host (108 episodes, 2010) |
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Secret's Out (2006–2010)
(TV Series) - Self - Host (134 episodes, 2006), Writer (head writer) (134 episodes, 2006) |
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1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year (2009)
(TV Movie) - Self - Film Critic and Historian, Special Thanks |
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The Age of Believing: The Disney Live Action Classics (2008)
(TV Movie) - Self - Interviewee, Grateful Thanks |
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Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story (2002)
(TV Movie) - Source (archival materials), Writer (book "The Great Movie Shorts"), Writer |
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The Wonderful World of Disney (2001)
(TV Series) - Grateful Acknowledgment (1 episode, 2001), Self - Author & Historian (1 episode, 2001)
Walt: The Man Behind the Myth (Sep
16,
2001)
Season 44,
Episode 1
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Self - Author & Historian,
Grateful Acknowledgment
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Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1998)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1998), Special Thanks (1 episode, 1998) |
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American Masters (1990)
(TV Series) - Special Thanks (1 episode, 1990)
Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer (Jul
2,
1990)
Season 5,
Episode 1
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Special Thanks
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The Hollywood Moment at Home Edition 2020- (2021)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2021)
BJ Korros with All Star 99th Birthday Salute to Betty White (Jan
27,
2021)
Season 1,
Episode 18
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Self
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The Night Time Show (2019)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2019)
#150: Leonard and Jessie Maltin- Maltin on the Movies (Jun
26,
2019)
Season 1,
Episode 150
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Self - Guest
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Home & Family (2013–2019)
(TV Series) - Self / Self - Guest (3 episodes, 2013)
Mary-Margaret Humes/Robby Benson/Leonard Maltin/John & Tony Alberti (May
9,
2019)
Season 7,
Episode 170
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Self
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Jeopardy! (2002–2018)
(TV Series) - Self - Clue Giver / Self - Video Clue Presenter (5 episodes, 2002) |
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James Stewart, Robert Mitchum: The Two Faces of America (2017)
(TV Movie) - Self - Film Critic, Historian |
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Entertainment Tonight (1986–2014)
(TV Series) - Self / Self - Film Critic / Self - Movie Critic / Self - Segment Host / Self - Film Reviewer (85 episodes, 1986) |
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Plastic Movies Rewound: The Story of the '80s Home Video Boom (2014)
(TV Series) - Self (6 episodes, 2014) |
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Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood (2010)
(TV Mini-series) - Self / Self - Interviewee / Self - Critic and Film Historian (5 episodes, 2010) |
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Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America (2009)
(TV Series) - Self - Film Critic and Historian / Self / Self - Film Critic (5 episodes, 2009)
Never Give a Sucker an Even Break: The Wiseguys (Jan
28,
2009)
Season 1,
Episode 5
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Self - Film Critic and Historian
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Behind the Tunes: A Hunting We Will Go - Chuck Jones' Wabbit Season Twilogy (2005)
(Video) - Self - Author, Critic |
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Behind the Tunes: Strictly for the Birds - Tweety & Sylvester's Award Winning Team-Up (2005)
(Video) - Self |
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AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001)
(TV Special) - Self - Film Critic and Historian |
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Great Performances (2000)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2000)
Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation (Nov
22,
2000)
Season 29,
Episode 2
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Mary Poppins Practically Perfect in Every Way: The Magic Behind the Masterpiece (1997)
(Video) - Self |
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The Mike Douglas Show (1972–1978)
(TV Series) - Self - Film Critic / Self - Guest (3 episodes, 1972) |
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How to Watch Star Wars, Part One: The Prequels Are Better Movies Than You Deserve (2019)
Self (archive footage) |
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