O.J. Simpson
Birth Name:
Orenthal James Simpson
Birth Place:
San Francisco, California, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer
Fast Facts
- Was a two time All-American at the University of Southern California
- Won the Heisman Trophy in 1968
- Named NFL Player of the Year in 1972, 1973, and 1975
- Voted college football player of the decade by ABC Sports in 1970
- Has 3 sons and 2 daughters
- Was drafted by the Buffalo Bills as the number one player in the 1969 NFL draft
- Quote: "Money takes wings․ The only thing that endures is character․"
- Quote: "There is no prayer so blessed as the prayer which asks for nothing․"
- Was a sports commentator for ABC Sports from 1979 to 1986
- Appeared in his first big budget film, "The Towering Inferno" in 1974
Awards
- 1978Stinker Award - Worst Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 1995Razzie Award - Worst Supporting Actor:Winner