Born: 27-Jul-1924
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Died: 15-Sep-2000
Location of death: Manhattan, NY
Cause of death: Cancer - unspecified

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Critic

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Film/Theater Critic, The New York Times

Military service: US Navy (WWII)

Girlfriend: Penelope Gilliatt (film critic, long term relationship)

    High School: Christchurch School, Alexandria, VA
    University: BA English Literature, Dartmouth College (1947)

    The New York Times Theater Critic (1993-)
    The New York Times Chief Film Critic (1969-93)
    The New York Times Film Critic (1965-69)
    Variety Business Reporter, Reviewer (1959-65)
    Motion Picture Herald Reporter (1951-59)
    Chicago Journal of Commerce Reporter/Assistant (1947-50)

Author of books:
Living Quarters (1976)
Unnatural Scenery (1979)

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