Brett Favre

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Brett Favre

Born 1969-10-10 · Gulfport, Mississippi, USA

Brett Lorenzo Favre (/fɑːrv/, FARV; born October 10, 1969) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers.From 1995 to 1997, he was named Most Valuable Player three times, the most the award was consecutively received. Favre also received 11 Pro Bowl and three first-team All-Pro selections. He was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016. He had 321 consecutive starts from 1992 to 2010, including 297 regular season games, the most in league history. He was also the first NFL quarterback to obtain 70,000 yards, 10,000 passes, 6,000 completions, 500 touchdowns, and victories over all 32 teams. He played college football for the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles and was selected in the second round of the 1991 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons, where he spent one season as a backup. Traded to the Packers, he became their starter early in the 1992 season and revitalized a franchise which had been in a period of decline since the late 1960s. During his 16 seasons with Green Bay, he led the team to 11 playoff appearances, seven division titles, four NFC Championship Games, two consecutive Super Bowl appearances, and one championship title in Super Bowl XXXI over the New England Patriots, the team's first in nearly three decades. He was traded in 2008 to the New York Jets, where he played one year, and spent his final two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. His 2009 campaign for the Vikings saw him guide them to a division title and NFC Championship Game appearance, while having one of his strongest statistical seasons. In 2010, the NFL investigated him for allegedly sexting and leaving inappropriate voice messages for Jets "Gameday host" Jenn Sterger during the 2008 season. According to the NFL, forensic analysis failed to prove he sent the objectionable photographs to Sterger. He was found not to be in violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy, but was fined $50,000 for failing to cooperate with the investigation. At the time of his retirement, he was the NFL leader in passing completions, passing attempts, passing yards, passing touchdowns, and quarterback wins. He continues to hold the record for career interceptions with 336. In 2022, he began to face controversy for the Mississippi welfare funds scandal after investigations determined $8 million intended for welfare programs went to Favre or causes he championed. $5 million of the money went toward a new volleyball facility at the University of Southern Mississippi, his alma mater and where his daughter played volleyball at the time. $2 million of the funds were invested in a biotech startup for a concussion treatment drug, Prevasol, in which he had already invested. $1.1 million was paid out to Favre's company for two speaking appearances he did not make. He has denied the allegations and filed a defamation lawsuit against the State Auditor of Mississippi and two media personalities over their coverage of him. He was questioned by the FBI over the misappropriated funds. His lawyer has stated that Favre did not know the money was misappropriated from funds used to assist poor families and has not been charged with a crime in these matters.

Acting credits

There's Something About Mary poster
6.6

For Ted, prom night went about as bad as it’s possible for any night to go. Thirteen years later, he finally gets another chance with his old prom date, only to run up against other suitors including the sleazy detective he hired to find her.

There's Something About Mary

1998

Untold: The Fall of Favre poster
5.9

This eye-opening documentary delves into Brett Favre's controversial career, the dark side of sports stardom, and the scandals that marred his legacy.

Untold: The Fall of Favre

2025

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8.0

Join narrator, Billy Bob Thornton, in taking a revealing look back at the life and legacy of the eight-time Pro Bowl quarterback.

NFL: Favre 4 Ever

2006

Toby Keith: American Icon poster
8.0

Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and more gather for a once-in-a-lifetime concert celebrating the life and legacy of global superstar Toby Keith.

Toby Keith: American Icon

2024

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8.0

Brett Favre retiring as a Green Bay Packer in March 2008, only to un-retire a few months later to join the New York Jets, and then join the Packers' rival, the Minnesota Vikings, in 2009.

Favre Returns

2015

NFL Films Presents Quarterbacks on Quarterbacks poster
NR

The men who play the toughest position in sports come clean- talking about themselves, each other and what it's like to line up over center each week in the National Football League.

NFL Films Presents Quarterbacks on Quarterbacks

1995

Four Falls of Buffalo poster
7.7

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.

Four Falls of Buffalo

2015

Reggie's Prayer poster
5.3

Reggie White stars as Reggie Knox, a pro football player who retires, frustrated because he hasn't won a championship. Knox begins coaching a Portland, Ore., high school football program, where he befriends a troubled student. Reggie fights local ruffians with Christian values. And punches.

Reggie's Prayer

1996

All Madden poster
8.3

Centered largely on the 30 years after his Hall of Fame coaching career, this FOX Sports documentary explores football icon John Madden’s extraordinary impact on America’s most popular sport, the indelible mark he made on broadcast television and how he revolutionized the video game industry.

All Madden

2021

Concussed: The American Dream poster
NR

Tyler Sash was drafted by the New York Giants and became a part of the 2012 Super Bowl winning team. Concussions would cut Sash's career short and the film is paralleled by NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre's CTE experience.

Concussed: The American Dream

2024

Green Bay Packers: Super Bowl XXXI Champions poster
NR

Green Bay Packers: Super Bowl XXXI Champions is the official NFL Films documentary chronicling the Packers' dominant 1996 season and Super Bowl victory. Led by head coach Mike Holmgren and MVP quarterback Brett Favre, Green Bay boasted the league’s most prolific offense and stingiest defense. With standout performances from Reggie White, Antonio Freeman and LeRoy Butler, the Packers stormed through the playoffs and reclaimed the Lombardi Trophy. Featuring exclusive locker room footage and game highlights, this documentary captures the energy and excitement of Titletown’s return to glory.

Green Bay Packers: Super Bowl XXXI Champions

1997

Manning, Brady and Favre: The Quarterbacks poster
NR

In the NFL, quarterbacks belong to two categories: there are mere snap takers and then there are THE QUARTERBACKS - men who use their mind, their voice and their arm to lead teams to victory. Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, and Brett Favre are three of these men and these are their stories.

Manning, Brady and Favre: The Quarterbacks

2008

You Can If You Will: The Jerry Kramer Story poster
NR

Chronicles Jerry Kramer's life from a small-town family, to NFL legend, to best-selling author. Jerry's story is not without struggle, personal tragedy, and a perplexing 50 year wait to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

You Can If You Will: The Jerry Kramer Story

2021

In Their Own Words: Brett Favre poster
NR

From the NFL Films DVD included with the book "Favre".

In Their Own Words: Brett Favre

The Minister of Defense poster
NR

NFL Hall of Famer Reggie White was known as much for his dogmatic religiosity as for his devastating sacks at the time of his tragic death in 2004 at 43. However, during a little-known interview shortly before his passing, White questioned his indoctrination and revealed his journey to discover the meaning of his faith. Including intimate interviews with his son, Jeremy, the superstar defensive lineman’s story deftly explores the cultural complexity of evangelical Christianity.

The Minister of Defense

2023

1997 Denver Broncos - Superbowl XXXII Champions poster
NR

From opening day right through Super Bowl XXXII, here's all the best action from every game -- including sound from the sideline, the huddle and inside the locker room -- as only NFL Films can cover it. Relive the glory of John Elway and the Denver Broncos' stunning upset victory of the defending champion Green Bay Packers at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium. Includes behind-the-scenes footage and an overview of the 1997 NFL campaign. Widely considered to be one of the best Super Bowls ever.

1997 Denver Broncos - Superbowl XXXII Champions

1998

Mighty: The Life and Legacy of Pat Dye poster
NR

The 111-minute documentary chronicles the story of Coach Dye's life, his football career as a player and a coach, and his passion for horticulture and the outdoors.

Mighty: The Life and Legacy of Pat Dye

2022