Gene Siskel
Biography
Gene Siskel works in acting. Born January 26, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Archytele tracks 21 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
21 titles- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Guest
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Gene Siskel
- The Critic (1994) as Gene Siskel (voice)
- Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- At the Movies (1982)
- Life Itself (2014) as Self - Film Critic (archive footage)
- At the Movies (1986) as Self
- Television: The First Fifty Years (1999) as Self
- The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault (2020) as (archive footage)
- Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration (1993) as Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
- Don't You Forget About Me (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- Mysteries of Love (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- Sneak Previews as Himself
- Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River (2004) as Self
- AGFA Mystery Mixtape #3: Sequelitis (2020) as Self
- Siskel & Ebert 1991 Holiday Video Gift Guide (1991) as Gene Siskel
- A Confessional Documentary (1987) as Roger Ebert
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gene Siskel best known for?
Gene Siskel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), Saturday Night Live (1975), Late Show with David Letterman (1993), Traffic (2000).
When and where was Gene Siskel born?
Gene Siskel was born on January 26, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
How many credits does Gene Siskel have?
Gene Siskel has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2026.
What is Gene Siskel's background in cinema and television?
Eugene Kal Siskel (January 26, 1946 – February 20, 1999) was an American film critic and journalist for the Chicago Tribune who co-hosted a movie review television series alongside colleague Roger Ebert. Siskel started writing for the Chicago Tribune in 1969, becoming its film critic soon after. In 1975, he was paired...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Gene Siskel — aged about 46
- Life Itself (2014) as Self - Film Critic (archive footage) — aged about 68
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 16
- The Critic (1994) as Gene Siskel (voice) — aged about 48
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited) — aged about 29
- At the Movies (1982) — aged about 36
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