Michael Buffer net worth is
$400 Million
Michael Buffer Wiki Biography
Michael Buffer is a famous American master of ceremonies (MC), announcer, model, as well as an actor. To the public, Michael Buffer is perhaps best known for announcing boxing and wrestling matches. Known for his “Let’s get ready to rumble!” catchphrase, Michael Buffer has worked as a ring announcer during some of the most popular wrestling events, including matches that featured Hulk Hogan, and other famous wrestlers. Buffer also announced the fight between Matt Hardy and Evander Holyfield, which was a Saturday Night’s Main Event. Throughout his career as an announcer, Michael Buffer has taken part in the NBA finals, the World Series, and Stanley Cup finals.
Michael Buffer Net Worth $400 Million
A well-known ring announcer, as well as an actor, how rich is Michael Buffer? According to sources, Michael Buffer’s earnings from licensing his trademark quote amounted to $400 million in 2009, while in 2013, his salary per event reached as much as $25,000. In regards to his total wealth, Michael Buffer’s net worth is estimated to be $400 million, earned from sources including television, boxing events, as well as acting.
Michael Buffer was born in 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Prior to becoming an announcer, Buffer had various jobs, among which was modeling. Buffer became a model when he was 32 years old, yet he quit his job in order to become an announcer. Michael Buffer started his career in 1982, and by 1983 he had already been featured in the majority of important boxing matches. As his popularity grew, Buffer was invited to join World Championship Wrestling, where he served as a ring announcer during popular pay-per-view events. Buffer also took part in the commercial presentation of the 2008 Royal Rumble event, and later appeared as an announcer during the Royal Rumble.
Aside from being a ring announcer, Michael Buffer rose to prominence as a talented actor. Buffer made his acting debut in 1988, when he portrayed a ring announcer in the movie called “Homeboy”. The following year he starred in a comedy-crime film directed by Eddie Murphy entitled “Harlem Nights”, where he co-starred alongside Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, and Danny Aiello among others. During most of his acting career, Michael Buffer has usually played either a ring announcer or sports commentator, as he made appearances in “Game Over”, Sylvester Stallone’s “Rocky Balboa”, “You Don’t Mess with the Zohan” starring Adam Sandler, and “More than Famous” to name a few. More recently, Buffer played himself in Peter Segal’s sports comedy film called “Grudge Match”, where he appeared alongside Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone, as well as made an appearance in a commercial for “Progressive Corporation”.
In addition to numerous film appearances, Buffer has been a guest on such television shows as “America’s Next Top Model” with Tyra Banks, “The Howard Stern Show”, “In Living Color” and “Saturday Night Live” among others.
Currently, Michael Buffer lives in California, with his third wife Christine Buffer.
A popular ring announcer, and a former model, Michael Buffer has an estimated net worth of $400 million.
Full Name | Michael Buffer |
Net Worth | $400 Million |
Date Of Birth | November 2, 1944 (age 70 |
Place Of Birth | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
Height | 1.83 m |
Profession | Actor, Announcer, Model, Master of Ceremonies |
Nationality | United States of America |
Spouse | Alina Buffer (m. 1999–2003), Christine Buffer |
Parents | Joseph Buffer |
Siblings | Bruce Buffer |
Nicknames | Michael Bluffer , Announcer Michael Buffer |
http://www.twitter.com/michael_buffer | |
IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0119354 |
Movies | “Game Over”, “Rocky Balboa”, “You Don’t Mess with the Zohan”, “More than Famous”, “Grudge Match”, “Progressive Corporation” |
TV Shows | The Great Debate |
# | Trademark |
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1 | The quote "Let's get ready to rumble!" delivered in a booming, extending manner. Not only is it a personal trademark, but it is an actual registered trademark in the United States. |
# | Fact |
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1 | Managed by his brother, Bruce Buffer. |
2 | Reputedly owns exclusive public performance rights to the phrase "Let's get ready to rumble!" |
Actor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Creed | 2015 | Michael Buffer | |
The Fighter | 2010/I | Fight Announcer | |
Love & Other Drugs | 2010 | Pfizer Convention MC | |
2012 | 2009/I | Boxing Announcer | |
Ready 2 Rumble Revolution | 2009 | Video Game | |
You Don't Mess with the Zohan | 2008 | Walbridge | |
Phineas and Ferb | 2008 | TV Series | Ring announcer |
Rocky Balboa | 2006 | Ring Announcer | |
BoxinBuddies: Knockout Juvenile Diabetes | 2006 | Short | Mik 'O Tux |
The L.A. Riot Spectacular | 2005 | Boxing Announcer | |
HBO Boxing After Dark | 2005 | TV Series | |
Las Vegas | 2004 | TV Series | Contest Announcer |
Against the Ropes | 2004 | Ring Announcer | |
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star | 2003 | Michael Buffer | |
Ready to Rumble | 2000 | Michael Buffer | |
WCW Uncensored | 2000 | TV Movie | Michael Buffer |
Celebrity Deathmatch | 1998-2000 | TV Series | Michael Buffer |
The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave | 2000 | Video | Michael Buffer |
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing | 1999 | Video Game | Michael Buffer (voice) |
Mad About You | 1999 | TV Series | Announcer #2 |
WCW/NWO Bash at the Beach | 1998 | TV Movie | Ring Announcer |
South Park | 1998 | TV Series | Ring Announcer |
Clayfighter 63 1/3 | 1997 | Video Game | Announcer (voice) |
WCW Monday Nitro | 1997 | TV Series | Michael Buffer |
WCW Uncensored | 1997 | TV Movie | Michael Buffer |
WCW Bash at the Beach | 1996 | TV Movie | Michael Buffer |
WCW Slamboree '96: Lethal Lottery | 1996 | TV Movie | Michael Buffer |
Weird Science | 1996 | TV Series | Ring Announcer |
Virtuosity | 1995 | Emcee | |
Rocky V | 1990 | Fight Announcer (3rd Fight) | |
Harlem Nights | 1989 | Announcer | |
Homeboy | 1988 | Ring Announcer |
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed | 2004 | performer: "Let's Get Ready To Rumble ®" / writer: "Let's Get Ready To Rumble ®" |
Miscellaneous
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Russell Peters: The Green Card Tour - Live from The O2 Arena | 2011 | TV Special announcer |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Sky Sports World Championship Boxing | 2016 | TV Series | Himself - Master of Ceremonies |
HBO Boxing | 1988-2015 | TV Series documentary | Himself - Ring Announcer / Himself / Himself - Ringside Announcer / ... |
Who Is... | 2014 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel | 2014 | TV Series | Himself - Ring Announcer (segment "It's Time to Rumble!") |
Maravilla, la película | 2014 | Documentary | Himself |
Grudge Match | 2013 | Himself | |
HBO Boxing After Dark | 1996-2013 | TV Series | Himself - Ring Announcer / Himself / Himself -Ring Announcer |
Promi-Boxen | 2002-2013 | TV Series | Himself - Ring Announcer |
NBC Sports Network Fight Night | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Ring Announcer |
ESPN Friday Night Fights | 1999-2012 | TV Series | Himself - Ring Announcer / Himself - HOF Induction Ceremony |
Final Fight | 2012 | TV Movie | Himself |
America's Next Top Model | 2012 | TV Series | Himself |
Lucian Bute: L'Homme, L'Athlète | 2011 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Rachael Ray | 2009-2011 | TV Series | Himself |
The Bold and the Beautiful | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
The Great Debate | 2009 | TV Series | Himself / Host |
Pacquiao vs. Hatton: The Battle of East and West | 2009 | TV Movie | Himself |
Affliction: Banned | 2008 | TV Movie | Himself - Ring Announcer |
American Idol | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
WWE Raw | 2008 | TV Series | Michael Buffer |
WWE Royal Rumble | 2008 | TV Special | Himself (as Michael Bluffer) |
Deal or No Deal | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
Polizeistund' ade - Das Abschiedskonzert von Klaus & Klaus | 2007 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
BET Awards 2007 | 2007 | TV Special | Himself |
The World Awaits: De La Hoya vs. Mayweather | 2007 | TV Movie | Himself - Announcer |
Janice & Abbey | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology | 2006 | Video | Himself |
Legends of the Ring | 2006 | TV Series | Himself - Host |
Entourage | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
50 Hottest Vegas Moments | 2005 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
Fade to Black | 2004 | Documentary | Himself |
Howard Stern | 1997-2004 | TV Series | Himself |
Open Access | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
Jeopardy! | 2004 | TV Series | Himself - Video Clue Presenter |
Las Vegas | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
Man vs. Beast | 2003 | TV Special | Himself |
Freddy Vs. Jason Weigh-In Las Vegas | 2003 | Video short | Himself |
More Than Famous | 2003 | Documentary | |
Celebrity Boxing 2 | 2002 | TV Special | Himself |
Celebrity Boxing | 2002 | TV Special | Himself |
The Howard Stern Radio Show | 2001 | TV Series | Himself |
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 | 2000 | Video Game | Himself (voice) |
WCW The Great American Bash | 2000 | TV Movie | Himself |
Clerks | 2000 | TV Series | Himself |
WCW SuperBrawl 2000 | 2000 | TV Movie | Himself |
Play It to the Bone | 1999 | Himself - Ring Announcer | |
WCW Road Wild | 1999 | TV Movie | Himself |
WCW The Great American Bash | 1999 | TV Movie | Himself |
WCW Spring Stampede | 1999 | TV Movie | Himself |
MADtv | 1995-1999 | TV Series | Himself |
WCW SuperBrawl IX | 1999 | TV Movie | Himself |
WCW Souled Out | 1999 | TV Movie | Himself |
WCW/NWO World War 3 | 1998 | TV Movie | Himself |
WCW Monday Nitro | 1998 | TV Series | Himself / Himself - ring announcer |
WCW/NWO Road Wild | 1998 | TV Movie | Himself |
WCW Thunder | 1998 | TV Series | Himself - Ring Announcer |
WCW/NWO SuperBrawl VIII | 1998 | TV Movie | Himself |
Lennox Lewis vs. Andrew Golota | 1997 | TV Movie | Himself - Ring Announcer |
WCW Fall Brawl: War Games | 1997 | TV Movie | Himself |
WCW Road Wild | 1997 | TV Movie | Himself |
The Great American Bash | 1997 | TV Movie | Himself |
WCW Slamboree | 1997 | TV Movie | Himself |
WCW Spring Stampede | 1997 | TV Movie | Himself - Ring Announcer |
The Simpsons | 1996 | TV Series | Himself |
MTV Video Music Awards 1996 | 1996 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
Die Harald Schmidt Show | 1995-1996 | TV Series | Himself |
WCW Halloween Havoc 1995 | 1995 | TV Special | Himself |
UFC VII: Brawl in Buffalo | 1995 | TV Special | Himself |
UFC VI: Clash of the Titans | 1995 | TV Special | Himself |
Evander Holyfield vs. Ray Mercer | 1995 | TV Movie | Himself - Ring Annoncer |
The 67th Annual Academy Awards | 1995 | TV Special | Himself - 'Cabin Boy' Audition Reel (pre-recorded) (uncredited) |
WCW Uncensored | 1995 | TV Movie | Himself - Ring Announcer |
Roberto Duran vs. Vinny Pazienza | 1995 | TV Movie | Himself - Ring Announcer |
ESPN Top Rank Boxing | 1986-1995 | TV Series | Himself - Ring Announcer |
Saturday Night Live | 1994 | TV Series | Himself |
WCW Bash at the Beach | 1994 | TV Movie | Himself |
WCW Slamboree 1994 | 1994 | TV Movie | Himself |
Evander Holyfield vs. Michael Moorer | 1994 | TV Movie | Himself |
WCW Spring Stampede | 1994 | TV Movie | Himself |
Prize Fighter | 1993 | Video Game | Himself (as Announcer Michael Buffer) |
Late Show with David Letterman | 1993 | TV Series | Himself |
Tuesday Night Fights | 1989-1993 | TV Series | Himself - Ring Announcer |
Evander Holyfield vs. Riddick Bowe | 1992 | TV Movie | Himself - Announcer |
The Howard Stern Show | 1992 | TV Series | Himself |
The Grudge Match | 1991 | TV Series | Himself - Ringside Announcer |
Evander Holyfield vs. George Foreman | 1991 | TV Movie | Himself - Ring Announcer |
WBO Jr. Lightweight Championship: Hector Camacho vs. Vinny Pazienza | 1990 | Himself - Ring Announcer | |
Showtime Championship Boxing | 1989 | TV Series | Himself - Ring Announcer |
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