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Al Michaels Biography

Birth Name:Alan Richard Michaels

Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Has more hours on live prime-time network television than anyone in history
  • Honored with the Pete Rozelle Radio & Television Award by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013
  • Has been the play-by-play announcer for eight Super Bowls, including Super Bowl XLVI
  • Only person to commentate on the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final for network television
  • Was inducted into the NSSA Hall of Fame in 1998
  • Has won seven Emmy Awards
  • Made the memorable "Do you believe in miracles?" call at the 1980 Winter Olympics when the United States upset Russia in hockey