Michael Buffer

Acting

Michael Buffer

Born

1944-11-02 (81)

Place of birth

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Known for

Acting

Credits

61 titles

Michael Buffer (born November 2, 1944) is an American ring announcer or "MC" for boxing and professional wrestling matches. He is known for his trademarked catchphrase, "Let's get ready to rumble!", and for pioneering a distinctive announcing style in which he rolls certain letters and adds other inflections to a fighter's name. His half-brother is UFC announcer Bruce Buffer.

Known for

The Simpsons poster
8.0

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.

The Simpsons

1989

Raw poster
6.8

A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.

Raw

1993

South Park poster
8.3

Follow the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado.

South Park

1997

Saturday Night Live poster
6.9

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

Saturday Night Live

1975

Jimmy Kimmel Live! poster
5.3

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003

Phineas and Ferb poster
7.9

Each day, two kindhearted suburban stepbrothers on summer vacation embark on some grand new project, which annoys their controlling sister, Candace, who tries to bust them. Meanwhile, their pet platypus plots against evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz.

Phineas and Ferb

2007

Film credits

2020s · 5 titles

Rumble poster
6.7

In a world where monster wrestling is a global sport and monsters are superstar athletes, teenage Winnie seeks to follow in her father’s footsteps by coaching a loveable underdog monster into a champion.

Rumble

2021

Undisputed poster
7.3

A behind-the-scenes documentary detailing the biggest night in heavyweight boxing for a generation; Oleksandr Usyk & Tyson Fury’s first meet.

Undisputed

2024

Battle of the Baddest poster
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The fight that turned sport on its head. In a historic match up, we present an unprecedented look behind the scenes to explore how the match between Boxing's World Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury and the former UFC-Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou was made, fought and ultimately won. A real David and Goliath story with drama only sport can write. From learning about how a small boy from Cameroon escaped life in the sand mines to become UFC Heavyweight Champion of the world, to how a small boy from Morecambe Bay became one of the most inspirational faces on the planet - this is a story of two very different icons who put it all on the line in front of the world in an event that changed the game forever.

Battle of the Baddest

2024

VERZUZ: The LOX vs. Dipset poster
NR

The two heavyweight crews battle for Big Apple rap supremacy in an entertaining match-up that features questionable fits, merciless trash talk, proficient freestyling, the art of DJing, iced out chains, beach chairs and much more. In one night, an entire spiritual experience live from the Theater at Madison Square Garden and ultimately, a win for all of New York.

VERZUZ: The LOX vs. Dipset

2021

Social Gloves: Battle Of The Platforms poster
7.0

Youtubers vs. Tiktokers

Social Gloves: Battle Of The Platforms

2021

2010s · 15 titles

Love & Other Drugs poster
7.0

Maggie is an alluring free spirit who won't let anyone – or anything – tie her down. But she meets her match in Jamie, whose relentless and nearly infallible charm serves him well with the ladies and the cutthroat world of pharmaceutical sales. Maggie and Jamie's evolving relationship takes them both by surprise, as they find themselves under the influence of the ultimate drug: love.

Love & Other Drugs

2010

The Fighter poster
7.4

Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.

The Fighter

2010

Creed poster
7.4

The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.

Creed

2015

Dumbo poster
6.6

A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer.

Dumbo

2019

Creed II poster
7.0

Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight against an opponent with ties to his family's past, Adonis Creed is up against the challenge of his life.

Creed II

2018

Grudge Match poster
6.1

A pair of aging boxing rivals are coaxed out of retirement to fight one final bout -- 30 years after their last match.

Grudge Match

2013

Holmes & Watson poster
4.3

Detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson join forces to investigate a mysterious murder at Buckingham Palace. It seems like an open-and-shut case as all signs point to Professor James Moriarty, the criminal mastermind and longtime nemesis of the crime-solving duo. When new twists and clues begin to emerge, the world's greatest sleuth and his trusted assistant must now use their legendary wits and ingenious methods to catch the killer as they only have four days before the queen becomes the next victim.

Holmes & Watson

2018

2012: Roland Emmerich - Master of the Modern Epic poster
7.0

This documentary features the 2012 film's cast and crew praising the work, vision, and style of the famed Disaster movie director (i.e. Roland Emmerich.)

2012: Roland Emmerich - Master of the Modern Epic

2010

One Night: Joshua vs. Ruiz poster
8.3

'One Night: Joshua vs. Ruiz' is a comprehensive look at the night Andy Ruiz pulled off the biggest boxing upset in decades.

One Night: Joshua vs. Ruiz

2019

KSI vs. Logan Paul poster
4.5

KSI vs Logan Paul was a white-collar amateur boxing match between British YouTuber KSI and American YouTuber Logan Paul. The undercard consisted of a number of YouTubers, including a bout between the headliners' respective younger brothers, Deji Olatunji and Jake Paul. The bout took place on 25 August 2018 in the Manchester Arena, Manchester, England, and was streamed on YouTube's pay-per-view platform, and resulted in a majority draw, with two judges scoring it 57–57 and the other 58–57 in favour of KSI.

KSI vs. Logan Paul

2018

Legendary Nights: The Tale of Gatti-Ward poster
8.3

The brutal trilogy of light-welterweight fights between Arturo 'Thunder' Gatti and 'Irish' Mickey Ward is the focus of this documentary.

Legendary Nights: The Tale of Gatti-Ward

2013

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NR

The life and career of American rapper Vanilla Ice, showcasing his start as a breakdancer in South Dallas to his mainstream international success and the hardships that followed through archive personal, TV, news and concert footage.

Vanilla Ice Archive

2012

Russell Peters: The Green Card Tour poster
6.5

Russell Peters once again delivers his trademark take on race and culture as well as his lightning quick improv. Russell shares his observations on everything from the declining population of white people, to the stereotyping of Arabs, to his recent travels in India.

Russell Peters: The Green Card Tour

2011

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Klitschko's 16th title defense against Alex Leapai. Taking place on 26 April 2014 at the König-Pilsener-Arena in Oberhausen, Germany.

Wladimir Klitschko vs. Alex Leapai

2014

Wladimir Klitschko vs. Jean-Marc Gilbert Mormeck poster
NR

In October 2011, Mormeck was signed to fight unified Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko on 10 December 2011 at Esprit Arena, Düsseldorf, Germany until Klitschko pulled out after having a kidney stone removed on 2 December 2011. The fight was postponed to 3 March 2012. In this fight, Mormeck attempted to be only the third cruiserweight champion to win a world title at Heavyweight, after Evander Holyfield and David Haye.

Wladimir Klitschko vs. Jean-Marc Gilbert Mormeck

2012

2000s · 14 titles

2012 poster
5.9

Dr. Adrian Helmsley, part of a worldwide geophysical team investigating the effect on the earth of radiation from unprecedented solar storms, learns that the earth's core is heating up. He warns U.S. President Thomas Wilson that the crust of the earth is becoming unstable and that without proper preparations for saving a fraction of the world's population, the entire race is doomed. Meanwhile, writer Jackson Curtis stumbles on the same information. While the world's leaders race to build "arks" to escape the impending cataclysm, Curtis struggles to find a way to save his family. Meanwhile, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes of unprecedented strength wreak havoc around the world.

2012

2009

Rocky Balboa poster
6.9

When he loses a highly publicized virtual boxing match to ex-champ Rocky Balboa, reigning heavyweight titleholder Mason Dixon retaliates by challenging the Italian Stallion to a 10-round exhibition bout. To the surprise of his son and friends, Rocky agrees to come out of retirement and face an opponent who's faster, stronger and thirty years his junior. Rocky takes on Dixon in what will become the greatest fight in boxing history!

Rocky Balboa

2006

You Don't Mess with the Zohan poster
5.7

An Israeli counterterrorism soldier with a secretly fabulous ambition to become a Manhattan hairstylist. Zohan's desire runs so deep that he'll do anything -- including faking his own death and going head-to-head with an Arab cab driver -- to make his dreams come true.

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

2008

Against the Ropes poster
5.1

A fictional story inspired by North America's most famous female boxing promoter, Jackie Kallen. Her struggle to survive and succeed in a male dominated sport.

Against the Ropes

2004

Ready to Rumble poster
5.2

Two slacker wrestling fans are devastated by the ousting of their favorite character by an unscrupulous promoter.

Ready to Rumble

2000

Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star poster
5.1

TV child star of the '70s, Dickie Roberts is now 35 and parking cars. Craving to regain the spotlight, he auditions for a role of a normal guy, but the director quickly sees he is anything but normal. Desperate to win the part, Dickie hires a family to help him replay his childhood and assume the identity of an average, everyday loser.

Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

2003

The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave poster
4.3

Super Dave Osborne, our accident-prone stuntman hero, comes out of a self-imposed retirement to raise money for his new girlfriend's son's heart operation.

The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave

2000

The L.A. Riot Spectacular poster
3.3

The controversial satire The LA Riot Spectacular plays for mordent laughs the events that consumed L.A. in 1992, after the police officers on trial for beating motorist Rodney King were found innocent. The city was engulfed by a massive riot, but the film plays these moments for laughs. In addition to recreating some of the images seen on television, the film skewers a variety of figures including the police, the media, and the citizens of the city.

The L.A. Riot Spectacular

2005

WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology poster
7.9

The best and most memorable matches from Hulk Hogan's career.

WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology

2006

WCW SuperBrawl 2000 poster
10.0

Sid Vicious, Scott Hall, and Jeff Jarrett compete in a Triple Threat Match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Hulk Hogan goes toe-to-toe against Lex Luger. Ric Flair faces Terry Funk in a Texas Death Match. Tank Abbott and Big Al compete in a Leather Jacket on a Pole Match and much more.

WCW SuperBrawl 2000

2000

Ricky Hatton: A Life Story poster
NR

The official life story of Britain's favourite Boxer, the undefeated world champion, Ricky The Hit Man Hatton. Ricky Hatton - A Life Story documents his fascinating rise to the top, from his first-ever amateur fights through to his latest World Title defence in Las Vegas. As one of Britain's most popular sporting heroes, The Hitman, who recently received an MBE, is unbeaten in 43 professional fights, a champion in two weight divisions and is commonly perceived as one of the all-time greatest boxers Britain has ever produced. With exclusive previously unseen home footage of Ricky as a child, his early days kickboxing, amateur competition fights and then in the ring as a World Champion, the film gives a complete picture of his journey to the top as told by the Hit Man himself.

Ricky Hatton: A Life Story

2007

Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Henry Bruseles poster
7.8

No synopsis available yet.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Henry Bruseles

2005

Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tony Thompson poster
NR

On 12 July 2008, Klitschko faced mandatory challenger Tony Thompson. The fight took place at Color Line Arena in Hamburg, Germany, the same venue where Thompson had defeated then-highly regarded German boxer Luan Krasniqi in a WBO world heavyweight title eliminator almost a year prior. In the build-up to the fight, Klitschko praised Thompson for his defensive abilities, while Klitschko's trainer Emmanuel Steward described Thompson as "one of the most difficult fights we will have". In the pre-fight interview, Thompson promised that he wouldn't run away from Klitschko, and would stand in front of him and fight toe-to-toe.

Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tony Thompson

2008

More Than Famous poster
7.0

The award-winning documentary/love-story of Salvadorian-American boxing champion Carlos "Famoso" Hernandez as he fights for his American Dream,two world titles and the spirit of an entire country...with a little help from the love of his life, his wife Veronica.

More Than Famous

2003

1990s · 5 titles

Rocky V poster
5.8

A lifetime of taking shots has ended Rocky’s career, and a crooked accountant has left him broke. Inspired by the memory of his trainer, however, Rocky finds glory in training and takes on an up-and-coming boxer.

Rocky V

1990

Virtuosity poster
5.5

The Law Enforcement Technology Advancement Centre (LETAC) has developed SID version 6.7: a Sadistic, Intelligent, and Dangerous virtual reality entity which is synthesized from the personalities of more than 150 serial killers, and only one man can stop him.

Virtuosity

1995

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NR

His fans know him as a styler and profiler, a man of distinction, an illusive tactician, The "Nature Boy". But in the record books, he has the prestige of being the 11-time world Heavyweight Champion. He's the one, the only Ric Flair! And in this action-packed video exclusive, you'll see for yourself exactly why he is arguably the best, most popular wrestler of all time. You're ringside for all the highlights from his amazing career, with surprising comments from The Man himself, how he started, his legendary years with the Four Horseman; plus several gut-wrenching, belt-winning bouts against such other superstars as Harley Race, Dusty Rhodes, Ravishing Rick Rude, and Vader, including Thundercage! For the first time and only on this special video, Ric Flair reveals in an up close interview the secrets of his success that have kept him in the spotlight for 20 years!

WCW: Ric Flair - 2 Decades of Excellence

1995

WCW Clash of the Champions XXV poster
NR

Ric Flair challenges Big Van Vader for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. "Ravishing" Rick Rude puts the WCW International World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Road Warrior Hawk. The Nasty Boys defend the WCW World Tag Team Championship against Sting & "The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith. "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes defends the WCW United States Championship against "Stunning" Steve Austin and more.

WCW Clash of the Champions XXV

1993

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NR

RTL documentary about the career of Henry Maske.

Henry ohne Maske

1995

1980s · 3 titles

Series credits

The Simpsons poster
8.0

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.

The Simpsons

1989

Raw poster
6.8

A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.

Raw

1993

South Park poster
8.3

Follow the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado.

South Park

1997

Saturday Night Live poster
6.9

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

Saturday Night Live

1975

Jimmy Kimmel Live! poster
5.3

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003

Phineas and Ferb poster
7.9

Each day, two kindhearted suburban stepbrothers on summer vacation embark on some grand new project, which annoys their controlling sister, Candace, who tries to bust them. Meanwhile, their pet platypus plots against evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz.

Phineas and Ferb

2007

Las Vegas poster
7.0

Ed Deline is a strict ex-CIA officer who went from being Head of Security to becoming President of Operations of the Montecito, whose job is to run the day-to-day operations of the casino. Following his departure, former Marine Danny McCoy, Ed's former protégé, becomes the Montecito's new President of Operations.

Las Vegas

2003

Entourage poster
7.4

Film star Vince Chase navigates the vapid terrain of Los Angeles with a close circle of friends and his trusty agent.

Entourage

2004

Mad About You poster
6.8

Young, urban newlyweds Paul and Jamie Buchman try to sustain their marital bliss while sidestepping the hurdles of love in the '90s.

Mad About You

1992

The Oscars poster
7.1

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.

The Oscars

1953

Weird Science poster
6.6

Gary Wallace, a teenager who dreams of beautiful women and a cheerful life, and his only friend, the shy and geek Wyatt Donnelly, always serve as a target for ridicule and bullying of violent classmates. Once using a computer and mysterious electrical radiation, they manage to bring to life the "woman of their dreams." Her name is Lisa, and she is ready to fulfill the wishes of her creators ...

Weird Science

1994

Clash of the Champions poster
NR

At a time when matches between big-name Superstars are usually only seen on pay-per-view, WCW presents Clash of the Champions on free TV.

Clash of the Champions

1988

Celebrity Deathmatch poster
7.5

Celebrity Deathmatch is a claymation television show that depicts celebrities against each other in a wrestling ring, almost always ending in the loser's gruesome death. It was known for its excessive amount of blood used in every match and exaggerated physical injuries. The series was created by Eric Fogel; with the pilots airing on MTV on January 1 & 25 1998. The initial series ran from May 14, 1998 to October 20, 2002, and lasted for a 75-episode run. There was one special that did not contribute to the final episode total, entitled "Celebrity Deathmatch Hits Germany", which aired on June 21, 2001. Professional wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin gave voice to his animated form as the guest commentator. Early in 2003, a film based on the series was announced by MTV to be in the making, but the project was canceled by the end of that year. In 2005, MTV2 announced the revival of the show as part of their "Sic 'Em Friday" programming block. Originally set to return in November 2005, the premiere was pushed back to June 10, 2006 as part of a new "Sic'emation" block with two other animated shows, Where My Dogs At and The Adventures of Chico and Guapo. The show's fifth season was produced by Cuppa Coffee Studios and the premiere drew over 2.5 million viewers, becoming MTV2's highest rated season premiere ever.

Celebrity Deathmatch

1998

Misfits Boxing: Behind the Scenes poster
NR

A behind-the-scenes look at everything that takes place during a Misfits Boxing fight week and beyond.

Misfits Boxing: Behind the Scenes

2023

Rob & Romesh Vs poster
6.3

After the success of their 2017 show with heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, funny men Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan are back to interview more celebrities from the worlds of sport, entertainment, fashion, and more.

Rob & Romesh Vs

2019

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10.0

This original series from TTC travels around the world of tennis to get testimonials from the best players on the biggest venues in the sport. The "free access" status of the show offers the viewer a unique look into the life of the WTA and ATP circuits.

Open Access

2004

MADtv poster
7.1

MADtv is an American sketch comedy television series originally inspired by Mad magazine. The one-hour show aired Saturday nights on Fox.

MADtv

1995

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NR

The Great Debate is a VH1 program that debates about pop culture. It premiered July 6, 2009 and is "emceed" by boxing ring announcer Michael Buffer.

The Great Debate

2009