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'''Gene Siskel''' is an American film critic.
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'''Gene Siskel''' is an American film critic for the [[Chicago Tribune]] who was hired to co-present a TV show reviewing newly released feature films along with [[Roger Ebert]] of the Tribune's rival newspaper the {{W|Chicago Sun-Times}}.
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
He co-starred in the film ''[[Siskel and Ebert: The Movie]]'', alongside [[Roger Ebert]].
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He and Roger Ebert gave a "Two Thumps Up" review for ''[[Siskel and Ebert: The Movie]]''.
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== Behind the Laughter ==
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In real life Gene Siskel died on February 20, 1999 from brain cancer.
  
 
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*{{ep|Burns' Heir|(name in movie title)}}
 
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== See also ==
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*[[Yakkin' About the Movies]]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 09:47, June 17, 2024

Gene Siskel
Character Information
Gender:
Male ♂
Status:
Alive
Occupation: Film critic
First appearance: "Burns' Heir"


Gene Siskel is an American film critic for the Chicago Tribune who was hired to co-present a TV show reviewing newly released feature films along with Roger Ebert of the Tribune's rival newspaper the Chicago Sun-Times.

History[edit]

He and Roger Ebert gave a "Two Thumps Up" review for Siskel and Ebert: The Movie.

Behind the Laughter[edit]

In real life Gene Siskel died on February 20, 1999 from brain cancer.

Appearances[edit]

See also[edit]

External links[edit]