Leonard Maltin (born December 18, 1950) is an American film critic and film historian. He has authored numerous mainstream books on the cinema, focusing on nostalgic, celebratory narratives.
Joined "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) on May 28, 1982 as correspondent.
Film historian; author of several books on film history.
Considered by many to be the definitive expert on "Little Rascals, The" (1955)/"Our Gang" and the history and fates of the child actors who appeared in those short films.
Author (with others) of the IMDb's Maltin summaries taken from his book Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide.
Daughter, Jessie (b. 1986).
Favorite all time movie: Casablanca (1942).
Frequently prefers older films to newer ones, especially those from the "Golden Age of Hollywood".
Same birthday as Brad Pitt, Casper Van Dien and Steven Spielberg (I).
Gave both Van Helsing (2004) and Punisher, The (2004) a "BOMB" rating. Hugh Jackman, who plays the title role in Van Helsing (2004) was offered, but declined, the part of Frank Castle in Punisher, The (2004).
