Kevin Lang
Senior Editor | Writer | 377 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 ArticlesUnsung 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 Ordinary Angels: History vs. HollywoodThe Ordinary Angels movie is compared to the true story of the Snow Baby of Louisville, Michelle Schmitt, who had just hours to get to her liver transplant surgery in the aftermath of a snowstorm.February 16, 2024 Masters of the Air: History vs. HollywoodMasters of the Air is compared to the true story of the 100th Bombardment Group during WWII. See photos of the actors vs. the real airmen, including Austin Butler and Callum Turner.January 26, 2024 Ferrari: History vs. HollywoodThe Ferrari movie is compared to the true story of Enzo Ferrari for historical accuracy. See images of the real Enzo, his wife Laura Ferrari, and mistress Lina Lardi.January 4, 2024 The Boys in the Boat: History vs. HollywoodHow accurate is The Boys in the Boat? The true story of the 1936 US Olympic Rowing Team is compared to the George Clooney movie. Meet the real Joe Rantz and Coach Al Ulbrickson.December 15, 2023 The Iron Claw: History vs. HollywoodHow accurate is The Iron Claw? We pit the true story vs. the Von Erich brothers movie starring Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White.December 8, 2023 Maestro: History vs. HollywoodBradley Cooper's Maestro is compared to the true story of music conductor Leonard Bernstein and his wife Felicia Montealegre.December 1, 2023