Merwyn Grote

Background

Grote, Merwyn was born on December 12, 1955 in Bowling Green, Missouri, United States. Son of James Frank and Freida Margaret (Willis) Grote.

Education

Bachelor in Communication, North-East Missouri State University, 1978; Bachelor in Cinema Studies, University of Illinois, 1981; Master of Arts in Film Studies, U. Iowa, 1982.

Career

Writer, editor, The Daily Iowan, Iowa City, 1983-1986; writer, editor, The News-Dispatch, Michigan City, Indiana, since 1986.

Achievements

• Merwyn Grote has been listed as a noteworthy Film critic by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Chicago Film Critics Association.

Interests

• Avocations: collecting movie memorabilia, miniature automobiles.

Connections

Father:

James Frank Grote

Mother:

Freida Margaret (Willis) Grote