Leonard Maltin

Leonard Maltin

ActorProducerWriterCrewProduction Dec 18 (age 75) New York City, New York, USA 1968–2026 (58 year career)
6.8 avg rating

Biography

Leonard Michael Maltin (born December 18, 1950) is an American film critic and film historian, as well as an author of several mainstream books on cinema, focusing on nostalgic, celebratory narratives. He is best known for his eponymous annual book of movie capsule reviews, Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide, which was published annually from 1969 to 2014. Description above from the Wikipedia article Leonard Maltin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Filmography

Acting (166)

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Movies (151)

Now, Irving Rapper

Now, Irving Rapper

2026

as Self

Stella Stevens: The Last Starlet

Stella Stevens: The Last Starlet

2025

as Self

Long Lonesome Highway: The Story of Michael Parks

Long Lonesome Highway: The Story of Michael Parks

2025

as Self

8.0
Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames

Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames

2024

as Self

8.0
Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt

Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt

2024

as Self

The Life and Times of Farmer Al

The Life and Times of Farmer Al

2024

as Self

Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre

Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre

2023

as Self

6.2
Dick Tracy Special: Tracy Zooms In

Dick Tracy Special: Tracy Zooms In

2023

as Self

6.0
Only in Theaters

Only in Theaters

2022

as Self

5.7
1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever!

1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever!

2022

as Self

7.5
Boris Karloff:  The Rest of the Story

Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story

2022

as Self - Interviewee

10.0
Splice Here: A Projected Odyssey

Splice Here: A Projected Odyssey

2022
8.0
To Kill a Mockingbird: All Points of View

To Kill a Mockingbird: All Points of View

2022

as Self

Cinema's First Colors

Cinema's First Colors

2021

as Narrator

8 Winds

8 Winds

2021

as Self

4.0
Cinema Finds Its Voice

Cinema Finds Its Voice

2021

as Narrator

7.0
The Méliès Mystery

The Méliès Mystery

2021

as Narrator

6.8
Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives

Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives

2020

as Self

7.2
Bugs Bunny's 80th What's Up, Doc-umentary!

Bugs Bunny's 80th What's Up, Doc-umentary!

2020

as Self

8.0
Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace

Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace

2019

as Himself

6.8
Carl Laemmle

Carl Laemmle

2019

as Himself

4.0
Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film

Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film

2019

as Self

6.8
Max Steiner: Maestro of Movie Music

Max Steiner: Maestro of Movie Music

2019

as Self

7.6
Zsa Zsa Gabor, Königin des roten Teppichs

Zsa Zsa Gabor, Königin des roten Teppichs

2019

as Himself

6.0
Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers

Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers

2019

as Self

8.4
Scandal: The Trial of Mary Astor

Scandal: The Trial of Mary Astor

2018

as Himself

4.4
The Great Buster: A Celebration

The Great Buster: A Celebration

2018

as Self

7.2
Stewart & Mitchum: The Two Faces of America

Stewart & Mitchum: The Two Faces of America

2017

as Self

6.0
Cartoon Camera

Cartoon Camera

2017

as Self (Host)

This Is Bob Hope...

This Is Bob Hope...

2017

as Self

8.0
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

2017

as Self

6.7
The Marx Brothers: Hollywood's Kings of Chaos

The Marx Brothers: Hollywood's Kings of Chaos

2016

as Self

7.2
Fanarchy

Fanarchy

2015

as Self

6.0
Women He's Undressed

Women He's Undressed

2015

as Self

5.4
Notfilm

Notfilm

2015

as Self

5.0
Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity

Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity

2015

as Self

The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad!

The Three Stooges: Hey Moe! Hey Dad!

2015

as Self

That Guy Dick Miller

That Guy Dick Miller

2014

as Self

7.0
The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh

The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh

2014

as Self

7.3
Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

2013

as Self

7.0
The One and Only June Foray

The One and Only June Foray

2013

as Self

The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz

The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz

2013

as Self

10.0
Pablo

Pablo

2012

as Self

6.9
Clara Bow: Hollywood's Lost Screen Goddess

Clara Bow: Hollywood's Lost Screen Goddess

2012

as Himself

These Amazing Shadows

These Amazing Shadows

2011

as Self

7.4
Woody Allen: A Documentary

Woody Allen: A Documentary

2011

as Self

6.9
Harry Dean Stanton: Crossing Mulholland

Harry Dean Stanton: Crossing Mulholland

2011
Lost Forever: The Art of Film Preservation

Lost Forever: The Art of Film Preservation

2011

as Himself

5.0
Dalí & Disney: A Date with Destino

Dalí & Disney: A Date with Destino

2010

as Self

8.5
Victor Fleming: Master Craftsman

Victor Fleming: Master Craftsman

2009

as Self

7.5
No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos

No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos

2009

as Self

5.9
The Making of 'Pinocchio': No Strings Attached

The Making of 'Pinocchio': No Strings Attached

2009

as Self

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story

2009

as Self

7.3
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

2009

as Self

7.2
Vittorio D.

Vittorio D.

2009

as Self

6.3
Dick Tracy Special

Dick Tracy Special

2009

as Himself

4.0
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year

1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year

2009

as Self

7.5
Coming Attractions: The History of the Movie Trailer

Coming Attractions: The History of the Movie Trailer

2009

as Self

6.5
The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi

The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi

2009

as Self

Ben Hecht: Shakespeare of Hollywood

Ben Hecht: Shakespeare of Hollywood

2008

as Self

Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film

Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film

2008

as Self

6.9
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood

Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood

2008

as Self

6.1
Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1921-1930

Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1921-1930

2008

as Self

Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story

Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story

2008

as Himself

7.0
Bloodsucking Cinema

Bloodsucking Cinema

2007

as Self

5.0
Heckler

Heckler

2007

as Self

5.9
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story

Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story

2007

as Self

7.8
The Pixar Story

The Pixar Story

2007

as Self

7.6
Soundies: A Musical History Hosted by Michael Feinstein

Soundies: A Musical History Hosted by Michael Feinstein

2007

as Self

5.0
Searchers 2.0

Searchers 2.0

2007

as Film Critic

6.2
Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920

Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920

2007

as Himself

The Dawn of Sound: How Movies Learned to Talk

The Dawn of Sound: How Movies Learned to Talk

2007

as Self

7.0
The Sci-Fi Boys

The Sci-Fi Boys

2006

as Self

7.0
American Scary

American Scary

2006

as Himself

7.6
Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride

Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride

2006

as Self

7.2
Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'

Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'

2006

as Self

My Dad, Walt Disney

My Dad, Walt Disney

2006
From Kansas City to Hollywood

From Kansas City to Hollywood

2005

as Self

6.0
Alice's Cartoon World: An Interview with Virginia Davis

Alice's Cartoon World: An Interview with Virginia Davis

2005
Behind the Tunes: Looney Tunes Go to War!

Behind the Tunes: Looney Tunes Go to War!

2005

as Himself

7.0
William Powell: A True Gentleman

William Powell: A True Gentleman

2005
7.5
Reunited at MGM: Astaire and Rogers Together Again

Reunited at MGM: Astaire and Rogers Together Again

2005

as Self / historian and film critic

Remembering Harold

Remembering Harold

2005

as Himself

Behind the Tunes: Bosko, Buddy and the Best of Black and White

Behind the Tunes: Bosko, Buddy and the Best of Black and White

2005

as Himself

7.0
Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlin

Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlin

2005

as Himself

They Can't Take That Away from Me: The Music of 'Shall We Dance'

They Can't Take That Away from Me: The Music of 'Shall We Dance'

2005

as Himself

Marty Sklar, Walt, and EPCOT

Marty Sklar, Walt, and EPCOT

2004

as Leonard Maltin

7.0
The Man Behind the Duck

The Man Behind the Duck

2004

as Self

A Conversation with Roy Disney

A Conversation with Roy Disney

2004
10.0
Diamond in the Rough: The Making of Aladdin

Diamond in the Rough: The Making of Aladdin

2004

as Self

6.0
The Voice Behind the Mouse

The Voice Behind the Mouse

2004

as Himself

It Hopped One Night: A Look at ‘One Froggy Evening’

It Hopped One Night: A Look at ‘One Froggy Evening’

2004

as Himself

10.0
A Conversation with Joe Grant

A Conversation with Joe Grant

2004

as Himself

Mickey's Cartoon Comeback

Mickey's Cartoon Comeback

2004

as Himself

Twentieth Century Fox: The Blockbuster Years

Twentieth Century Fox: The Blockbuster Years

2003

as Self

5.0
Sex at 24 Frames Per Second

Sex at 24 Frames Per Second

2003

as Self

5.0
Divided Highway: The Story of 'They Drive by Night'

Divided Highway: The Story of 'They Drive by Night'

2003

as Self

Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'

Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'

2003

as Self, Film Historian

6.5
Curtains for Roy Earle

Curtains for Roy Earle

2003

as Self

Discovering Treasure: The Story of 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'

Discovering Treasure: The Story of 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'

2003

as Self

6.5
Bob Hope: The Road to Laughter

Bob Hope: The Road to Laughter

2003

as Himself

Hold Your Breath and Cross Your Fingers: The Story of 'Dark Passage'

Hold Your Breath and Cross Your Fingers: The Story of 'Dark Passage'

2003

as Self

8.0
A Love Story: The Story of 'To Have and Have Not'

A Love Story: The Story of 'To Have and Have Not'

2003

as Self

8.0
Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes

Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes

2003

as Himself

6.0
Frank and Ollie... and Mickey

Frank and Ollie... and Mickey

2002

as Leonard Maltin

Cinerama Adventure

Cinerama Adventure

2002

as Self

7.6
John Ford Goes to War

John Ford Goes to War

2002

as Self - Interviewee

5.3
Studio Tour

Studio Tour

2002

as self

4.0
The Omen Legacy

The Omen Legacy

2001

as Self

7.0
Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored

Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored

2001

as Self

6.1
Songs of the Silly Symphonies

Songs of the Silly Symphonies

2001
6.0
A Conversation with Fess Parker

A Conversation with Fess Parker

2001

as Host

Celebrating Dumbo

Celebrating Dumbo

2001

as Self

Topaz: An Appreciation by Film Critic/Historian Leonard Maltin

Topaz: An Appreciation by Film Critic/Historian Leonard Maltin

2001

as Narrator

6.2
Drive-In Movie Memories

Drive-In Movie Memories

2001
7.3
The Crockett Craze

The Crockett Craze

2001
6.0
Tony Curtis on 'Some Like It Hot'

Tony Curtis on 'Some Like It Hot'

2001

as Self / Interviewer

7.0
Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation

Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation

2000

as Self

6.8
The Fantasia Legacy: Fantasia Continued

The Fantasia Legacy: Fantasia Continued

2000

as Himself

Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood

Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood

2000

as Self

7.0
Mary Pickford: A Life on Film

Mary Pickford: A Life on Film

2000

as Self

Howard Hughes: His Women and His Movies

Howard Hughes: His Women and His Movies

2000

as Self

Hollywood at Your Feet: The Story of the Chinese Theatre Footprints

Hollywood at Your Feet: The Story of the Chinese Theatre Footprints

2000

as Self

The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature

The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature

2000

as Self

8.0
Keepers of the Frame

Keepers of the Frame

1999

as Himself

10.0
The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story

The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story

1999

as Himself

7.5
Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl

Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl

1999

as Self - Film Critic and Historian

7.7
Junket Whore

Junket Whore

1998

as Self

3.5
Mike Hammer's Mickey Spillane

Mike Hammer's Mickey Spillane

1998

as Self

6.0
Frank Capra's American Dream

Frank Capra's American Dream

1997

as Self (voice)

6.3
Forgotten Silver

Forgotten Silver

1997

as Self

7.2
The Secrets of 007

The Secrets of 007

1997

as Self

7.9
The Story Behind Walt Disney's 'Fun and Fancy Free'

The Story Behind Walt Disney's 'Fun and Fancy Free'

1997

as Self

7.0
Once Upon a Dream: The Making of Walt Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty'

Once Upon a Dream: The Making of Walt Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty'

1997

as Self - Film Historian

Walt Disney's 'The Jungle Book': The Making of a Musical Masterpiece

Walt Disney's 'The Jungle Book': The Making of a Musical Masterpiece

1997

as Self

James Dean and Me

James Dean and Me

1995

as Self (uncredited)

8.7
Leonard Maltin's Animation Favorites from the Film Board of Canada

Leonard Maltin's Animation Favorites from the Film Board of Canada

1994
Biography: Bette Davis — If Looks Could Kill

Biography: Bette Davis — If Looks Could Kill

1994

as Self

The Making of 'Rio Grande'

The Making of 'Rio Grande'

1993

as Self

5.0
Young Duke: Making Of A Movie Star

Young Duke: Making Of A Movie Star

1993

as Himself

The Making of 'The Quiet Man'

The Making of 'The Quiet Man'

1992

as Host

Cartoon Madness: The Fantastic Max Fleischer Cartoons

Cartoon Madness: The Fantastic Max Fleischer Cartoons

1992

as Self

10.0
The Magical World of Chuck Jones

The Magical World of Chuck Jones

1992

as Self

8.0
The Making of High Noon

The Making of High Noon

1992

as Self - Presenter

6.0
Gremlins 2: The New Batch

Gremlins 2: The New Batch

1990

as Leonard Maltin

6.5
The Lost Stooges

The Lost Stooges

1990

as Himself

Bugs & Daffy: The Wartime Cartoons

Bugs & Daffy: The Wartime Cartoons

1989

as Himself

9.0
W.C. Fields: Straight Up

W.C. Fields: Straight Up

1986

as Self

Reflecting Thought: Stan Brakhage

Reflecting Thought: Stan Brakhage

1985

as Self

The Making of the Stooges

The Making of the Stooges

1984

as Self

The Invention of Cinema: Cinema's First Colors

The Invention of Cinema: Cinema's First Colors

as Narrator