Brent Musburger

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Known For

Acting

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Gender

Male

Birthday

25-May-1939

Age

(87 years old)

Place of Birth

Portland, Oregon, USA

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Brent Musburger

Biography

Brent Woody Musburger became one of sports broadcasting's most iconic voices over nearly five decades, transforming every game he called into a major event through his signature gravitas and storytelling ability that made audiences feel they were witnessing history. Born May 26, 1939 in Portland, Oregon and raised in Billings, Montana, Musburger sold programs at Billings Mustangs games as a boy and played Little League Baseball alongside future major league pitcher Dave McNally. After attending Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism and working briefly as a minor league baseball umpire in the Class-D Midwest League during the 1959 season, Musburger began his career as a sportswriter for a now-defunct Chicago American newspaper. In 1968, Musburger joined CBS, starting as a sports anchor for WBBM radio and television before CBS Sports hired him full-time in 1973. By 1975, he became the original host of The NFL Today, the groundbreaking Sunday pregame show that consistently ranked as television's highest-rated NFL studio program. His signature catchphrase "You are looking live..." became synonymous with weekend sports broadcasts, while his stylized pronunciation of "CBS" ("C.B. eeezz") created another memorable trademark. Musburger is credited with coining the phrase "March Madness" to describe the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament while covering the Final Four. His most legendary broadcasts captured sports history at its most dramatic. On November 23, 1984, he called Doug Flutie's miraculous Hail Mary touchdown pass to Gerard Phelan that defeated defending national champion Miami 47-45 in the Orange Bowl, forever known as "Hail Flutie." In October 1995, working for ABC, Musburger delivered an electric call when Edgar Martinez's eleventh-inning walk-off double scored Ken Griffey Jr. to send Seattle Mariners to their first League Championship Series: "Mariners win it! Mariners win it!" He also provided the soundtrack to the 1988 Miami-Notre Dame showdown known as "Catholics vs. Convicts" and the triple-overtime thriller between Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns in the 1976 NBA Finals. Fired from CBS during the 1990 Final Four, Musburger quickly joined ABC Sports and ESPN, where he called seven BCS National Championship games, succeeded Keith Jackson as Rose Bowl play-by-play announcer in 2007, and became the SEC Network's lead voice for football and basketball in 2014. He retired from ESPN in January 2017. Currently, Musburger serves as managing editor of Vegas Stats & Information Network (VSiN), hosting "My Guys in the Desert" from a custom studio at South Point Casino. He and his sons sold VSiN to DraftKings in March 2021 but repurchased it in 2024. Musburger served as Las Vegas Raiders radio voice from 2018 through 2022 and received the Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award in 2025. Married to Arlene Clare Sander since 1963, Musburger remains active in sports media at age 86.


Credits

Hot Rod Hot Rod (2018) Character: Self
A chronicle about Hot Rod Hundley, an unforgettable player and broadcaster, who overcame a dark childhood to achieve heights in basketball that no one could have imagined.
He Did Go All the Way: A Chris Berman Tribute He Did Go All the Way: A Chris Berman Tribute (2017) Character: Self
A look at the life of sportscaster Chris Berman and his thirty-five plus year career with ESPN.
Mickey Mickey (2004) Character: ABC Announcer
Widower Tripp Spence goes on the run from the IRS with his 12-year-old baseball-phenomenon son Derrick. They assume new identities and flee to Las Vegas, where Derrick, now known as Mickey, joins a team that makes it to the Little League World Series. But will fame give away his true identity?
Cars 2 Cars 2 (2011) Character: Brent Mustangburger (voice)
Star race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.
Planes: Fire & Rescue Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014) Character: Brent Mustangburger (voice)
When world-famous air racer Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his team, a bunch of all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire, and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.
Rocky II Rocky II (1979) Character: Reporter (uncredited)
After Rocky goes the distance with champ Apollo Creed, both try to put the fight behind them and move on. Rocky settles down with Adrian but can't put his life together outside the ring, while Creed seeks a rematch to restore his reputation. Soon enough, the "Master of Disaster" and the "Italian Stallion" are set on a collision course for a climactic battle that is brutal and unforgettable.
Four Falls of Buffalo Four Falls of Buffalo (2015) Character: Self (archive footage)
In 1989, the Buffalo Bills were a talented team full of big personalities, including future Hall-of-Famers Jim Kelly, Bruce Smith, Thurman Thomas and Andre Reed. Dysfunction and infighting ran as deep as the talent in their locker room, but the team known as “The Bickering Bills” would soon transform themselves into an elite force. From 1990 through 1993, the Bills went on an unprecedented run of AFC Championship victories, appearing in a record four straight Super Bowls. But what’s been remembered most is how those Super Bowl appearances played out, with the Bills losing all four. Along the way though, the Bills took part in some of the defining NFL moments of the era. Theirs is a heartbreaking tale, yet one that ultimately proves Jim Kelly and the Bills to be among the most perseverant group of players in NFL lore.
The Waterboy The Waterboy (1998) Character: Brent Musburger
Bobby Boucher is a water boy for a struggling college football team. The coach discovers Boucher's hidden rage makes him a tackling machine whose bone-crushing power might vault his team into the playoffs.
NFL History of the San Francisco 49ers NFL History of the San Francisco 49ers (2006) Character: Self (archive footage)
Step onto the sidelines and stand with legends such as Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and Bill Walsh as you watch one of the most successful teams in NFL history work its magic. From "The Alley Oop" to "The Catch", McElhenny to Montana ..."Joe the Jet" to Flash 80...Bill Walsh to George Seifert, the San Francisco 49ers boast a deep history of brilliant coaches, hard hitting defenses and high powered offenses. Now, here is a DVD collection no true 49ers fan can do without. "As Great As Gold" takes you on a tour that follows the team through the fabulous 50's, covers their resurgence in the 70's and highlights the glory years of a dynasty that won 5 Super Bowls. You'll also see the 1981 NFC Championship game, a see-saw battle which helped put the 49ers on top of the NFL's pecking order.
The Lego Batman Movie The Lego Batman Movie (2017) Character: Reporter #1 (voice)
A cooler-than-ever Bruce Wayne must deal with the usual suspects as they plan to rule Gotham City, while discovering that he has accidentally adopted a teenage orphan who wishes to become his sidekick.
Tick Tock Tick Tock (2000) Character: News Announcer
Stunning trophy wife Rachel Avery is stuck in a cold, loveless marriage with her millionaire husband, Holden. So when Holden goes away on a trip, Rachel hooks up with her close friend Carla, and the two hatch a plan to murder Holden and collect on his vast assets. But the girls don't want to commit the crime themselves, so at a bar they seduce a stranger, Travis Brewer, and convince him to do their bidding.
You Are Looking Live! You Are Looking Live! (2024) Character: N/A
YOU ARE LOOKING LIVE! reflects on the origins of THE NFL TODAY’s half-century of studio coverage, featuring interviews with the only surviving early cast members Brent Musburger and Jayne Kennedy, as well as current TV personalities including Jim Nantz, Nate Burleson and Gayle King. Featuring a virtual re-creation of the iconic NFL TODAY set from 1985 and never-before-seen archival footage, YOU ARE LOOKING LIVE! uses innovative technology to take viewers back in time. Debuting in 1975 and hosted by Musburger with Phyllis George and Irv Cross – and eventually Jimmy “the Greek” Snyder and Kennedy, THE NFL TODAY was the first live studio show that took viewers across the entire country, previewing and highlighting every game in the NFL. It was also the most diverse show of its time as the first studio show with a Black cast member and a female cast member. THE NFL TODAY quickly became the prototype for which modern studio shows are based.
The Main Event The Main Event (1979) Character: T. V. Show Host
A bankrupt entrepreneur attempts to recoup some of her losses by getting a washed-out boxer she picked up as a tax loss back into the ring — an idea her protégé isn't fond of.
Planes Planes (2013) Character: Brent Mustangburger (voice)
Dusty is a cropdusting plane who dreams of competing in a famous aerial race. The problem? He is hopelessly afraid of heights. With the support of his mentor Skipper and a host of new friends, Dusty sets off to make his dreams come true.
Untold: The Fall of Favre Untold: The Fall of Favre (2025) Character: Self - Sports Announcer (archive footage)
This eye-opening documentary delves into Brett Favre's controversial career, the dark side of sports stardom, and the scandals that marred his legacy.



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