Al Michaels
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1944-11-12
Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Alan Richard Michaels (born November 12, 1944) is an American television play-by-play sportscaster for Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Video and in an emeritus role for NBC Sports. He has worked on network sports television since 1971, with his most recent work being with NBC Sports after nearly three decades (1976–2006) with ABC Sports. He is known for his many years calling play-by-play of National Football League (NFL) games, including ABC Monday Night Football from 1986 to 2005 and NBC Sunday Night Football from 2006 to 2021. He is also known for famous calls in other sports, including the Miracle on Ice at the 1980 Winter Olympics and the earthquake-interrupted Game 3 of the 1989 World Series, which was played in San Francisco.
Known for
BASEketball
1998Al Michaels
Do You Believe in Miracles? The Story of the 1980 U.S. Hockey Team
2002Self
All Madden
2021Self
Bread From Heaven
1996John / Man (voice)
The Greatest is the Least
1997John / Young Soldier (voice)
Great Sports Moments of the 80's
1989Host
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
1996Sparky Michaels (voice)
Miracle on Ice
1981Al Michaels
Miracle
2004Himself (Archival footage)
The Hill Chris Climbed: The Gridiron Heroes Story
2011Self
Untold: The Murder of Air McNair
2024Self - Sportscaster (archive footage)
1985 World Series Home Video: Kansas City Royals vs. St Louis Cardinals
1985Narrator
Jerry Maguire
1996Al Michaels
Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker
2014Self
Monday Night Football: 25th Anniversary
1994Self
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2003Self