Mr. Lyons contributed film reviews to NBC4 from 1992-1993 on "Today in New York", and was the film and theater critic for "ABC World News Now" from 1994-1996. From 1989-1994, he was entertainment editor for CNBC. He also was the film critic for WPIX-TV in New York (1970-1991); WFSB-TV/Hartford, WMAR-TV/Baltimore; CBS Radio (1975-1993), and a contributing editor for Inside Edition and A&E Review. His radio report, “Movies and More”, is now in national syndication.

Jeffrey Lyons and his brother, Douglas, have lectured on baseball at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y., and at Fenway Park in Boston. He has been the film critic for Video Review and Rock magazines, and served on the Metropolitan Desk of The New York Times. Mr. Lyons acted in “The French Connection”, and portrayed himself in “Death Trap” and the television series, “Wise Guy” and “Arli$$”.

Other Activities of Jeffrey Lyons

Studying acting with Lee Strasberg;
Attending the Julliard School of Music;
Training with the New York Giants;
Studying bullfighting in Spain; and,
Guest play-by-play announcing for the Boston Red Sox Radio Network, both in English and Spanish.

He has received honorary degrees from Hofstra University (2000) and St. Mary’s College (2002).

Jeffrey Lyons is married and resides with his wife in New York. His son Ben, ironically, co-hosts "At The Movies," which competes with NBC's “Reel Talk”.

Books Written by Jeffrey Lyons

Jeffrey Lyons is the author or co-author of several books including Jeffrey Lyons' 101 Great Movies for Kids (Simon and Schuster, 1996);
Out of Left Field: Over 1,134 Newly Discovered Amazing Baseball Records, Connections, Coincidences and More (Times Books, 1998);
Curveballs and Screwballs: Over 1,286 Incredible Baseball Facts, Finds, Flukes and More, (Times Books, 2001); and,
Short Hops and Foul Tips: 1,734 Wild and Wacky Baseball Facts (Taylor Trade Publishing, 2005)

Suggested Speech Topics*

“My Life As A Critic: An Inside Look From 1970 To The Present”
“Almost Perfect: The Best Movies And Plays Of The Past 40 Years”
“Between The Lines: Why Baseball Matters To America”

*Mr. Lyons’ personal home movies of major movie stars, directors, authors and other film and theater personalities are also part of his programs.

Jeffrey Lyons is available for keynote speeches, seminars and extended residencies.

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