Gene Shalit
Biography
Gene Shalit works in acting. Born March 25, 1926 in New York City, New York, USA. Archytele tracks 13 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
13 titles- Masterpiece Mystery (1980) as Self
- SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) as Gene Scallop (voice)
- The Critic (1994) as Gene Shalit (voice)
- Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Tootsie (1982) as Self (uncredited)
- Cribb (1980) as Self – Host
- Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age (2021) as Self - TV Host (archive footage)
- Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants (2009) as Self
- Clint Eastwood: The Last Legend (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- An Amazin' Era (1986) as Self
- Meryl Streep: Mystery and Metamorphosis (2020) as Self - TV Host (archive footage)
- Let's Go Mets (1986) as Self
- Today: While You Were Away (1964-1973 Retrospective) (1973) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gene Shalit best known for?
Gene Shalit is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Aladdin (1986), Das Boot (1981), The Critic (1994), Tootsie (1982).
When and where was Gene Shalit born?
Gene Shalit was born on March 25, 1926 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Gene Shalit have?
Gene Shalit has accumulated over 13 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2023.
What is Gene Shalit's background in cinema and television?
Eugene Shalit (March 25, 1926 — June 12, 2026) was an American retired journalist, television personality, film and book critic, and author. After starting to work part-time on NBC's The Today Show in 1970, he filled those roles from January 15, 1973, until retiring on November 11, 2010. Shalit was known for his freque...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Cribb (1980) as Self – Host — aged about 54
- SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) as Gene Scallop (voice) — aged about 73
- The Critic (1994) as Gene Shalit (voice) — aged about 68
- Tootsie (1982) as Self (uncredited) — aged about 56
- Meryl Streep: Mystery and Metamorphosis (2020) as Self - TV Host (archive footage) — aged about 94
- Masterpiece Mystery (1980) as Self — aged about 54
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