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- Birth nameJudith Klein
- Judith Crist was born on May 22, 1922 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Stardust Memories (1980). She was married to William B. Crist. She died on August 7, 2012 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- SpouseWilliam B. Crist(July 3, 1947 - April 1, 1993) (his death, 1 child)
- Mother of Steve Crist.
- Film critic.
- When TV Guide decided to dismiss her in 1983 to replace her column with a computerized movie summary, executives told her that they might beg her to return in six months. The magazine was deluged with letters and asked her back three weeks later. She was given a raise and stayed until 1988.
- Her first job at The Herald Tribune was assistant to the women's editor.
- After becoming a general-assignment reporter, she won a George Polk Award in 1951 for her education coverage.
- [on explicit sexuality in films] I'm tired of bare breasts, buttocks and bellies. I'm not a bluenose but this penchant for flesh is moronic and unhealthy. It's a big shill.
- [on being a film critic] Amid all the easily loved darlings of Charlie Brown's circle, obstreperous Lucy holds a special place in my heart. She fusses and fumes and she carps and complains. That's because Lucy cares. And it's the caring that counts.
- [on 'The Sound of Music'] The movie is for the 5-t-7 set and their mommies who think the kids aren't up to the stinging sophistication and wit of 'Mary Poppins'.
- [walking out of a sentimental film early] My family has a history of diabetes.
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