Leonard Maltin

Leonard Maltin (1950 - ) is a well-known American film critic, lecturer and author. Maltin was born in New York City, son of a singer and immigration judge. Maltin is married to Alice Tlusty, a producer and researcher. Maltin is probably most known for his television appearances and no-nonsense reviews. Maltin appears in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the shortest film, a review consisting of one word.

Maltin's writing career started at an early age when he wrote for classic images. At age 15 Maltin also edited his own fan magazine called "Film Fan Monthly." Maltin is a big fan of cartoons as well as old Hollywood. Maltin attended New York University, where he received a bachelor's degree in journalism. Since that time, Maltin has published articles in national publications such as TV Guide and variety.

Maltin has also published more than 10 books. By far the most...