Michael Buffer

Michael Buffer

80 · Born: Nov 2, 1944

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornNov 2, 1944 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Spouse
  • Christine Prado

    ( May 10, 2008 to Dec 23, 2024 )
  • Alina Carabenci

    ( Feb 25, 1999 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Michael Buffer, a renowned American ring announcer, also affectionately referred to as the "MC" for boxing and professional wrestling matches, was born on November 2, 1944. He is widely recognized for his iconic, trademarked catchphrase, "Let's get ready to rumble!", which has become an integral part of the world of combat sports.

Furthermore, Buffer is credited with revolutionizing the art of ring announcing by introducing a unique style that sets him apart from others in the profession. This distinctive style is characterized by his ability to roll certain letters and add inflections to a fighter's name, creating a memorable and electrifying atmosphere for the audience.

Interestingly, Buffer has a notable connection to the world of mixed martial arts, as his half-brother, Bruce Buffer, is a well-known announcer for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Career

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2021
Rumble
Rumble as Stoker Announcer (voice)
{"id":132572,"title":"Dumbo","year":"2019","character":"Baritone Bates","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/dumbo-2019","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/71b0v1ei4p30.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/71b0v1ei4p30.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Dumbo
Dumbo as Baritone Bates
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2018
Creed II
Creed II as Michael Buffer
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Holmes & Watson
Holmes & Watson as Fight Fan #1
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2015
Creed
Creed as Michael Buffer
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2013
Grudge Match
Grudge Match as Michael Buffer
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2011
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2010
Love & Other Drugs
Love & Other Drugs as Pfizer Convention MC
{"id":103,"title":"The Fighter","year":"2010","character":"Fight Announcer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-fighter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/61og96l58sp0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/61og96l58sp0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Fighter
The Fighter as Fight Announcer
{"id":752,"title":"2012","year":"2009","character":"Boxing Announcer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/2012","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1rtgvhr3io1o.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1rtgvhr3io1o.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
2012
2012 as Boxing Announcer
{"id":2464,"title":"You Don't Mess with the Zohan","year":"2008","character":"Grant Walbridge","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/you-dont-mess-with-the-zohan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/55fkt8klsm80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/55fkt8klsm80.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":968,"title":"Rocky Balboa","year":"2006","character":"Ring Announcer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/rocky-balboa","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4l8j56gik7n0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4l8j56gik7n0.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Rocky Balboa
Rocky Balboa as Ring Announcer
{"id":48864,"title":"The L.A. Riot Spectacular","year":"2005","character":"Boxing Announcer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-la-riot-spectacular","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_48864.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_48864.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
The L.A. Riot Spectacular
The L.A. Riot Spectacular as Boxing Announcer
{"id":7544,"title":"Against the Ropes","year":"2004","character":"Ring Announcer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/against-the-ropes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7544.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7544.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Against the Ropes
Against the Ropes as Ring Announcer
{"id":1928,"title":"Las Vegas","year":2003,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/las-vegas","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6u7fqne17bt0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6u7fqne17bt0.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":54678,"title":"The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave","year":"2000","character":"Michael Buffer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-extreme-adventures-of-super-dave","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_54678.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_54678.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
{"id":927,"title":"Mad About You","year":1998,"character":"Announcer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/mad-about-you-1992","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_927.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_927.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Mad About You
Mad About You as Announcer
{"id":695,"title":"South Park","year":1997,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/south-park","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/398jkta0o5lg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/398jkta0o5lg.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
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1996
The Simpsons
The Simpsons as Michael Buffer (voice)
{"id":4702,"title":"Virtuosity","year":"1995","character":"Emcee","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/virtuosity","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4o1op9ldro60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4o1op9ldro60.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Virtuosity
Virtuosity as Emcee
{"id":967,"title":"Rocky V","year":"1990","character":"Fight Announcer (3rd Fight)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/rocky-v","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4e18jq6ujgs0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4e18jq6ujgs0.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Rocky V
Rocky V as Fight Announcer (3rd Fight)
{"id":5993,"title":"Harlem Nights","year":"1989","character":"Announcer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/harlem-nights","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_5993.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_5993.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Harlem Nights
Harlem Nights as Announcer
{"id":22639,"title":"Homeboy","year":"1988","character":"Ring Announcer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/homeboy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22639.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22639.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Homeboy
Homeboy as Ring Announcer
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2024
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2020
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2018
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2015
{"id":105320,"title":"Maravilla, a Fighter Inside and Outside the Ring","year":"2014","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/maravilla-a-fighter-inside-and-outside-the-ring","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_105320.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_105320.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
{"id":1316,"title":"Fade to Black","year":"2004","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/fade-to-black","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_1316.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_1316.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
{"id":6431,"title":"Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star","year":"2003","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/dickie-roberts-former-child-star","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5nql3b93spk0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5nql3b93spk0.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":54887,"title":"WCW SuperBrawl 2000","year":"2000","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/wcw-superbrawl-2000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_54887.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_54887.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
{"id":5444,"title":"Ready to Rumble","year":"2000","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/ready-to-rumble","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_5444.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_5444.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":56879,"title":"WCW Slamboree","year":"1997","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/wcw-slamboree","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56879.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56879.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
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{"id":57946,"title":"WCW Uncensored","year":"1995","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/wcw-uncensored-1995","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57946.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57946.jpg"},"released":1}
1995