Description: (Journalist)
Vincent Canby was a highly regarded American film and theatre critic who worked at The New York Times. He was the chief film critic from 1969 to the early 1990s, reviewing over a thousand films during this time. Later, he transitioned to become the chief theatre critic at the same publication from 1994 until his passing in 2000. Throughout his career, Canby's reviews and critiques were known for their insight and had a significant impact on the film and theatre industries, solidifying his reputation as a respected and influential figure in arts criticism.