Gene Shalit: The Iconic Critic's Life & Career Explored!
Ever found yourself disagreeing vehemently with a movie review, yet still finding the critic strangely compelling? Gene Shalit, with his trademark puns, flamboyant mustache, and unwavering opinions, was precisely that figure for millions of viewers for over four decades.
Born Eugene Shalit on March 25, 1926, in New York City, he wasnt just another talking head offering thumbs up or thumbs down. He was a personality, an institution even, on NBC's "Today" show. While born in the bustling metropolis, Shalit's formative years unfolded in Newark, New Jersey, a place that perhaps instilled in him the grit and down-to-earth sensibility that often punctuated his reviews. It was at Morristown High School where the seeds of his writing aspirations were sown, a path that would eventually lead him to the national spotlight.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Eugene "Gene" Shalit |
| Birth Date | March 25, 1926 |
| Birth Place | New York City, New York, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Film and Book Critic, Journalist, Television Personality, Author |
| Education | Morristown High School |
| Known For | Film and book critic on NBC's "Today" show |
| Years Active | 1967 - 2010 |
| Style | Known for puns, large mustache, bow ties, and often contrarian opinions |
| Notable Work | "Today" show film and book critic (1973-2010) |
| Retirement | November 11, 2010 |
| Other Roles | Actor and writer (Live from Lincoln Center, Masterpiece Mystery, SpongeBob SquarePants) |
| Reference | NBC News - Today Show |
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THE TODAY SHOW, Gene Shalit, (1994), 1952 . (c)NBC/courtesy Everett
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