Kevin Lang
Senior Editor | Writer | 384 Articles Published
Kevin Lang is the senior editor and writer at History vs. Hollywood. He has been researching the historical accuracy in movies and TV series for more than two decades.
Kevin has been featured in various publications, including the Tampa Bay Times and FADE IN magazine. His articles have been read by hundreds of millions of people around the world
and have been cited numerous times across a variety of media. Kevin graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh, where his studies focused on history, writing, mathematics,
and a major in computer science. He enjoys spending time with his family, as well as playing hockey, tennis, and skiing.
Kevin's Latest ArticlesLee: History vs. HollywoodWe pit the Kate Winslet Lee movie vs. the true story of Lee Miller, a WWII war correspondent and photojournalist.September 24, 2024 Reagan: History vs. HollywoodHow accurate is Reagan? The movie is compared to the true story of the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan.August 26, 2024 The Bikeriders: History vs. HollywoodThe Bikeriders is compared to the true story of the Chicago Outlaws Motorcycle Club, renamed the Vandals in the movie. Is Austin Butler's character Benny a real person?June 24, 2024 Hit Man: History vs. HollywoodHit Man on Nextflix is compared to the true story of Gary Johnson, a fake hit man who works with police to catch people willing to pay for murder.June 7, 2024 Unfrosted: History vs. HollywoodHow much of Jerry Seinfeld's Pop-Tarts movie Unfrosted is based on the true story of the race to create the toaster pastry?May 2, 2024 Unsung Hero: History vs. HollywoodHow accurate is Unsung Hero? The true story of For King and Country's family, including Rebecca St. James, is compared to the movie starring Joel Smallbone and Daisy Betts.April 26, 2024 Franklin: History vs. HollywoodWe compare the Franklin miniseries to the true story of Benjamin Franklin and his time in France during the Revolutionary War.April 12, 2024 Scoop: History vs. HollywoodHow accurate is Scoop? We compare the true story of Emily Maitlis' Prince Andrew interview to the Netflix movie starring Gillian Anderson and Rufus Sewell.April 5, 2024 Arthur the King: History vs. HollywoodArthur the King is compared to the true story of adventure racer Mikael Lindnord, played by Mark Wahlberg, and Arthur the dog, portrayed by Ukai.March 14, 2024 Cabrini: History vs. HollywoodThe Frances Cabrini movie is compared to the true story of the work of Saint Frances to help the immigrant orphans of Five Points.March 8, 2024