Leonard Maltin - Actor Profile

Leonard Maltin

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 18, 1950
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Leonard Maltin

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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Leonard Maltin reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Leonard Maltin's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Leonard Maltin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in It Hopped One Night: A Look at ‘One Froggy Evening’, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Leonard Maltin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Leonard Maltin's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
It Hopped One Night: A Look at ‘One Froggy Evening’ (2004) movie poster
★10.0

It Hopped One Night: A Look at ‘One Froggy Evening’ — A documentary about Chuck Jones' classic animated short One Froggy Evening.

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

2004•Documentary
★10.0
A Conversation with Roy Disney (2004) movie poster
★10.0

A Conversation with Roy Disney — A interview with Roy Disney.

A Conversation with Roy Disney

2004
★10.0
The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz (2013) movie poster
★10.0

The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz — Actor Martin Sheen narrates this newly produced, feature-length high definition documentary, touching on the film's time

The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz

2013•Documentary
★10.0
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story (2022) movie poster
★10.0

Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story — Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story takes a deeper look at the life and career of Boris Karloff, from 1931 to 1969, exp

Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story

2022•Horror
★10.0
Keepers of the Frame (1999) movie poster
★10.0

Keepers of the Frame — An exploration of film preservation and restoration in the United States.

Keepers of the Frame

1999•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Leonard Maltin.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Long Lonesome Highway: The Story of Michael Parks Self Super Hit Similar →
2024 Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 Splice Here: A Projected Odyssey - Super Hit Similar →
2022 Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story Self - Interviewee Super Hit Similar →
2022 1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever! Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 Bugs Bunny's 80th What's Up, Doc-umentary! Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives Self Hit Similar →
2019 Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Max Steiner: Maestro of Movie Music Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 The Great Buster: A Celebration Self Hit Similar →
2017 This Is Bob Hope... Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 The Marx Brothers: Hollywood's Kings of Chaos Self Hit Similar →
2014 The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh Self Hit Similar →
2014 That Guy Dick Miller Self Hit Similar →
2013 The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 Drew: The Man Behind the Poster Self Hit Similar →
2011 These Amazing Shadows Self Hit Similar →
2010 Dalí & Disney: A Date with Destino Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me Self Hit Similar →
2009 Victor Fleming: Master Craftsman Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story Self Hit Similar →
2007 Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story Self Super Hit Similar →
2007 The Dawn of Sound: How Movies Learned to Talk Self Hit Similar →
2007 The Pixar Story Self Super Hit Similar →
2006 Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride Self Hit Similar →
2006 American Scary Himself Super Hit Similar →
2006 The Sci-Fi Boys Self Hit Similar →
2005 Behind the Tunes: Looney Tunes Go to War! Himself Hit Similar →
2005 William Powell: A True Gentleman - Super Hit Similar →
2004 It Hopped One Night: A Look at ‘One Froggy Evening’ Himself Super Hit Similar →
2004 A Conversation with Roy Disney - Super Hit Similar →
2004 Marty Sklar, Walt, and EPCOT Leonard Maltin Hit Similar →
2003 A Love Story: The Story of 'To Have and Have Not' Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Hold Your Breath and Cross Your Fingers: The Story of 'Dark Passage' Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 Cinerama Adventure Self Super Hit Similar →
2001 Drive-In Movie Memories - Hit Similar →
2001 Tony Curtis on 'Some Like It Hot' Self / Interviewer Hit Similar →
2000 The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature Self Super Hit Similar →
2000 Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood Self Hit Similar →
1999 The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story Himself Super Hit Similar →
1999 Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl Self - Film Critic and Historian Super Hit Similar →
1999 Keepers of the Frame Himself Super Hit Similar →
1997 The Secrets of 007 Self Super Hit Similar →
1997 Forgotten Silver Self Hit Similar →
1997 The Story Behind Walt Disney's 'Fun and Fancy Free' Self Hit Similar →
1995 James Dean and Me Self (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1992 Cartoon Madness: The Fantastic Max Fleischer Cartoons Self Super Hit Similar →
1992 The Magical World of Chuck Jones Self Super Hit Similar →
1989 Bugs & Daffy: The Wartime Cartoons Himself Super Hit Similar →

Leonard Maltin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Leonard Maltin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Leonard Maltin is "It Hopped One Night: A Look at ‘One Froggy Evening’" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Leonard Maltin acted in?

Leonard Maltin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Leonard Maltin?

Other notable films include "A Conversation with Roy Disney", "The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz", and "Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story".