Phillip Lopat Biography

Phillip Lopate (born 1943) is an American film critic, essayist, fiction writer, poet, and teacher. He is the younger brother of radio host Leonard Lopate.Phillip Lopate was born in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated with a BA degree from Columbia University in 1964 and received his doctorate from Union Institute & University in 1979.
Phillip Lopate's brother is Leonard Lopate,[citation needed] who hosts the Leonard Lopate Show on WNYC, New York City's public radio station.