Gene Siskel was an American film critic and journalist who, along with his colleague Roger Ebert, co-hosted the popular television show 'Siskel & Ebert at the Movies' from 1975 to 1999. He was known for his sharp wit and insightful reviews of films, and was highly respected in the film industry. He was also a member of the Chicago Film Critics Association and the National Society of Film Critics. Siskel passed away in 1999, but his legacy lives on in the form of his work and the influence he had on the film industry.