Al Michaels

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Al Michaels

Acting 81 November 12, 1944

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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 NB…

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5.4 1992 TV Show
Miracle

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6.1 1998 Movie
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7.2 1969 TV Show
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco

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Coach

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6.7 1989 TV Show
Two Guys and a Girl

Two Guys and a Girl

7.2 1998 TV Show
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Arli$$

6.9 1996 TV Show

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Miller Night Football

    Movie Self

  2. 2026
    Miracle: The Boys of '80

    Movie Self - Sports Broadcaster

  3. 2024
    Untold: The Murder of Air McNair

    Movie Self - Sportscaster (archive footage)

  4. 2024
    Disney Legends Award Ceremony

    TV show Self

  5. 2022
    Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure

    TV show Self

  6. 2021
    All Madden

    Movie Self

  7. 2021
    Back on the Record with Bob Costas

    TV show Self

  8. 2020
    The Sounds of Baseball

    TV show Self (archive footage)

  9. 2014
    Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker

    Movie Self

  10. 2014
    Late Night with Seth Meyers

    TV show Self - Guest

  11. 2011
    The Hill Chris Climbed: The Gridiron Heroes Story

    Movie Self

  12. 2009
    30 for 30

    TV show Self (archive footage)

  13. 2009
    Studio 42 with Bob Costas

    TV show Self

  14. 2006
    Football Night in America

    TV show

  15. 2004
    Miracle

    Movie Himself (Archival footage)

  16. 2003
    ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration

    Movie Self

More credits
  1. 2003
    Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    TV show Self - Guest

  2. 2002
    Do You Believe in Miracles? The Story of the 1980 U.S. Hockey Team

    Movie Self

  3. 1998
    Brother's Keeper

    TV show Al Michaels

  4. 1998
    BASEketball

    Movie Al Michaels

  5. 1998
    Two Guys and a Girl

    TV show Al Michaels

  6. 1997
    The Greatest is the Least

    Movie John / Young Soldier (voice)

  7. 1996
    Jerry Maguire

    Movie Al Michaels

  8. 1996
    Spin City

    TV show Al Michaels

  9. 1996
    Arli$$

    TV show Al Michaels

  10. 1996
    Bread From Heaven

    Movie John / Man (voice)

  11. 1996
    Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco

    Movie Sparky Michaels (voice)

  12. 1994
    Monday Night Football: 25th Anniversary

    Movie Self

  13. 1992
    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

    TV show

  14. 1989
    Great Sports Moments of the 80's

    Movie Host

  15. 1989
    Coach

    TV show Al Michaels

  16. 1985
    1985 World Series Home Video: Kansas City Royals vs. St Louis Cardinals

    Movie Narrator

  17. 1981
    1981 Official World Series Film

    Movie

  18. 1981
    Miracle on Ice

    Movie Al Michaels

  19. 1969
    Hawaii Five-O

    TV show Dave Bronstein