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.
Acted in 15
2000s
- 2006
Football Night in America
TV
1990s
- 1998
- 1997
The Greatest is the Least
John / Young Soldier (voice)
- 1996
Bread From Heaven
John / Man (voice)
- 1992
1980s
- 1989
- 1981
1981 Official World Series Film
Movie
Miracle on Ice
Al Michaels
1960s
- 1969
Appearances20
2020s
- 2026
- 2024
Disney Legends Award Ceremony
Self · 1 episode
- 2022
- 2021
All Madden
Self
- 2020
The Sounds of Baseball
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
2010s
- 2014
Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker
Self
- 2011
2000s
- 2009
Studio 42 with Bob Costas
Self · 1 episode
- 2004
- 2003
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Self
- 2002
Do You Believe in Miracles? The Story of the 1980 U.S. Hockey Team
Self
1990s
- 1994
Monday Night Football: 25th Anniversary
Self
1980s
- 1989
Great Sports Moments of the 80's
Host
- 1985
1985 World Series Home Video: Kansas City Royals vs. St Louis Cardinals
Narrator