7.6
7.6
When We Were Kings
1996
as Self
Howard Cosell
Also known as: Howard William Cosell
Acting
Born:March 25, 1918
Died:April 23, 1995(aged 77)
Birthplace:Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Nationality:United States
Education:New York University School of Law, New York University, Alexander Hamilton High School, Boys High School
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CommunityBiographyvia wikipedia
Howard William Cosell (; né Cohen; March 25, 1918 – April 23, 1995) was an American sports journalist, broadcaster and author. Cosell became prominent and influential during his tenure with ABC Sports from 1953 until 1985. Cosell was widely known for his blustery, confident personality. Cosell said of himself, "I've been called arrogant, pompous, obnoxious, vain, cruel, verbose, a showoff. And, of course, I am." Cosell was sardonically nicknamed "Humble Howard" by fans and media critics. In its obituary for Cosell, The New York Times described Cosell's effect on American sports coverage: He entered sports broadcasting in the mid-1950s, when the predominant style was unabashed adulation, [and] offered a brassy counterpoint that was first ridiculed, then copied until it became the dominant note of sports broadcasting. He also brought an antagonistic, almost heel-like commentary, notably criticism of Terry Bradshaw suggesting that he did not have the intelligence to win in the league. In 1993, TV Guide named Howard Cosell the all-time best sportscaster.
Filmography (27 movies)
6.7
6.7
Frank Sinatra: The Main Event
1974
as Self - Host
6.7
6.7
Bananas
1971
as Himself
6.5
6.5
Muhammad and Larry
2009
as Himself (archive footage)
5.9
5.9
The Real Rocky
2011
as Self (archive footage)
5.3
5.3
The World's Greatest Athlete
1973
as Himself - Announcer
5.0
5.0
Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
1980
as Howard Cosell
5.0
5.0
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998
as Self - Roastee (archive footage)
4.8
4.8
O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose
1974
as Self
4.5
4.5
Johnny Be Good
1988
as Himself
4.0
4.0
Bobby Riggs vs. Billie Jean King: Tennis Battle of the Sexes
1973
as Commentator
Wide World of Sports: 1970's A Decade in Review
1979
as Host
Larry Holmes vs. Leon Spinks
1981
as Self
Larry Holmes vs. Renaldo Snipes
1981
Larry Holmes vs. Randall 'Tex' Cobb
1982
Monday Night Football: 25th Anniversary
1994
as Self
The Connection
1973
as Himself
Howard Cosell: Telling It Like It Is
1999
The 500 Pound Jerk
1973
as Howard Cosell
Fight of the Century
1971
as Self-(Audience Member)
Fol-de-Rol
1972
as The Storyteller
Casey at the Bat
1986
as Ernie / Narrator
The Billy Martin Celebrity Roast
1989
as Self
Ron Lyle
2021
as Self (archive footage)
Monday Night Madness
1989
as Self
Wide World of Sports 15th Anniversary Special
1976
as Host
Run To Daylight
1964
Producer
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