Al Michaels

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

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Miracle: The Boys of '80

2026 ⭐ 7.3

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All Madden

2021 ⭐ 8.3

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Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker

2014 ⭐ 6.0

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The Hill Chris Climbed: The Gridiron Heroes Story

2011 ⭐ 10.0

Career timeline

2026

Miracle: The Boys of '80 Notable

Self - Sports Broadcaster · 2026

⭐ 7.3

2024

Untold: The Murder of Air McNair

Self - Sportscaster (archive f · 2024

⭐ 5.7

2021

All Madden Notable

Self · 2021

⭐ 8.3

2014

Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker

Self · 2014

⭐ 6.0

2011

The Hill Chris Climbed: The Gridiron Heroes Story Notable

Self · 2011

⭐ 10.0

2004

Miracle Notable

Himself (Archival footage) · 2004

⭐ 7.1

2003

ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration Notable

Self · 2003

⭐ 8.0

2002

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

Self · 2002

⭐ 9.0

1998

BASEketball

Al Michaels · 1998

⭐ 6.1

1997

The Greatest is the Least Notable

John / Young Soldier (voice) · 1997

⭐ 8.0

1996

Jerry Maguire Notable

Al Michaels · 1996

⭐ 7.0

Bread From Heaven Notable

John / Man (voice) · 1996

⭐ 7.0

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco

Sparky Michaels (voice) · 1996

⭐ 6.6

1994

Monday Night Football: 25th Anniversary

Self · 1994

1989

Great Sports Moments of the 80's

Host · 1989

1985

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

Narrator · 1985

1981

1981 Official World Series Film

1981

Miracle on Ice

Al Michaels · 1981

⭐ 6.6

Frequently appears with

Herb Brooks

Self - Head Coach (archiv

Mike Eruzione

Self - Boston University

Jim Craig

Self - Boston University

Gary Smith

Self - Trainer

Steve Janaszak

Self - University of Minn

John Madden

Self

Andy Reid

Self

Joe Montana

Self

Lawrence Taylor

Self

Peyton Manning

Self

Full filmography

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Miracle: The Boys of '80

2026 ⭐ 7.3

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Untold: The Murder of Air McNair

2024 ⭐ 5.7

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All Madden

2021 ⭐ 8.3

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Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker

2014 ⭐ 6.0

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The Hill Chris Climbed: The Gridiron Heroes Story

2011 ⭐ 10.0

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Miracle

2004 ⭐ 7.1

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ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration

2003 ⭐ 8.0

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

2002 ⭐ 9.0

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BASEketball

1998 ⭐ 6.1

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The Greatest is the Least

1997 ⭐ 8.0

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Jerry Maguire

1996 ⭐ 7.0

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Bread From Heaven

1996 ⭐ 7.0

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Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco

1996 ⭐ 6.6

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Monday Night Football: 25th Anniversary

1994

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Great Sports Moments of the 80's

1989

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

1985

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1981 Official World Series Film

1981

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Miracle on Ice

1981 ⭐ 6.6