Gene Siskel Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Eugene Kal 'Gene' Siskel was a prominent American film critic, born on January 26, 1946. He was well-known for his work in the film industry, particularly for reviewing and critiquing movies. Siskel's lengthy career included collaborations with fellow critic Roger Ebert, promoting film analysis and criticism. He gained widespread recognition for his television show, where he discussed and rated films. Siskel passed away on February 20, 1999, leaving behind a significant legacy in film critique and influence on movie audiences.

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Zodiac Sign (Western)
Aquarius

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Libra

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
80 years, 4 months, 11 days

Your next birthday is 233 days away.

Death Anniversary
Friday, February 20, 2026

Next death anniversary is 106 days away.

Death Date
February 20, 1999

Place of Birth
Chicago

Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Rooster (鸡)
Birth Number
8

Life Path Number
2
Name Number (Chaldean)
35 => 8

Name Number (Pythagorean)
7

Meaning of the name - Gene

Well-born, noble, of good stock

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January 26, 1946 Facts

Generation Group

Gene Siskel belongs to the Baby Boomers group.


Place of Birth: Chicago

Place of Death: Evanston

Cause of Death: brain cancer

Educated At: Pierson College | Defense Information School | Culver Academies | Yale University

Occupation: film critic | journalist | television presenter


Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.

Ephemeris for January 26, 1946

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on January 26, 2026 Secondary Progressions for January 26, 2026
Sun 6 Aquarius 12 6 Aquarius 47 26 Aries 8
Moon 22 Scorpio 50 14 Taurus 6 29 Libra 21
Mercury 25 Capricorn 54 10 Aquarius 18 0 Aries 5
Venus 4 Aquarius 48 11 Aquarius 35 14 Taurus 26
Mars 18 Cancer 30 2 Aquarius 37 27 Cancer 24
Jupiter 26 Libra 50 17 Cancer 59 21 Libra 49
Saturn 20 Cancer 43 28 Pisces 3 19 Cancer 2
Uranus 13 Gemini 40 27 Taurus 30 14 Gemini 42
Neptune 8 Libra 33 29 Pisces 59 6 Libra 44
Pluto 10 Leo 43 3 Aquarius 31 9 Leo 25
Rahu 28 Gemini 6 10 Pisces 48 23 Gemini 52
Ketu 28 Sagittarius 6 10 Virgo 48 23 Sagittarius 52

Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)