Listed In: Journalists, Film Critics
Birthdate: July 27, 1924
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Chicago
Died: October 15, 2000
Vincent Canby was a prominent American film and theatre critic known for his work at The New York Times. He served as the chief film critic from 1969 to the early 1990s, reviewing over a thousand films. Later, he became the chief theatre critic at the same publication from 1994 until his passing in 2000. Throughout his career, Canby’s insightful reviews and critiques had a significant influence on the film and theatre industries, establishing him as a respected and influential figure in the world of arts criticism.
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