Walker, Alexander

Walker, Alexander
▪ 2004

      British film critic (b. March 22, 1930, Portadown, County Armagh, N.Ire.—d. July 15, 2003, London, Eng.), wrote fearlessly outspoken movie reviews for London's Evening Standard for more than 43 years, from 1960 until his death. He was three times named Critic of the Year by the British Press Awards. Walker was the author of more than 20 well-received books on the film industry, including histories and many biographies.

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