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Michael Buffer
★ Acting

Michael Buffer

Born 1944 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA · Active 1953–2024

Michael Buffer, born in 1944, is best known as the iconic ring announcer who revolutionized boxing with his signature phrase, 'Let's get ready to rumble!' Transitioning from the ring to the screen, he appears in Homeboy (1988), where his distinctive presence adds a layer of authenticity to the film's gritty narrative. Buffer's unique vocal style and commanding presence make him a memorable figure in the world of cult cinema, bridging the gap between sports and film.

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Homeboy

Homeboy

1988 ★ 4.9
as Ring Announcer

A simple self-destructive drifter and tough small-time boxer with a brain injury that could kill him meets and falls for a cute beach carnival owner, Ruby, but also befriends a sleazy friendly criminal, Wesley, who's planning a big score.

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Filmography

63 credits
2020s 6 credits
2024
Movie
2024
Undisputed as Self
Movie ★ 8.0
2021
Movie ★ 7.0
2021
Rumble as Stoker Announcer (voice)
Movie ★ 6.8
2021
Movie
2010s 16 credits
2019
Movie ★ 8.5
2019
Dumbo as Baritone Bates
Movie ★ 6.6
2019
TV ★ 6.0
2018
Creed II as Michael Buffer
Movie ★ 7.0
2018
Holmes & Watson as Fight Fan #1
Movie ★ 4.3
2018
Movie ★ 4.5
2015
Creed as Michael Buffer
Movie ★ 7.4
2013
Grudge Match as Michael Buffer
Movie ★ 6.1
2012
Vanilla Ice Archive as Self (archive footage)
Movie
2011
Movie ★ 6.5
2010
The Fighter as Fight Announcer
Movie ★ 7.4
2010
Love & Other Drugs as Pfizer Convention MC
Movie ★ 7.0
2000s 19 credits
2009
2012 as Boxing Announcer
Movie ★ 5.9
2008
Movie ★ 5.7
2007
Movie
2007
Phineas and Ferb as Announcer (voice)
TV ★ 7.9
2006
Movie ★ 7.9
2006
Rocky Balboa as Ring Announcer
Movie ★ 6.9
2005
The L.A. Riot Spectacular as Boxing Announcer
Movie ★ 3.3
2005
Movie ★ 7.8
2004
Against the Ropes as Ring Announcer
Movie ★ 5.1
2004
Entourage as Michael Buffer
TV ★ 7.4
2004
TV ★ 10.0
2003
Movie ★ 5.1
2003
Movie ★ 7.0
2003
Las Vegas as Contest Announcer
TV ★ 7.0
2003
TV ★ 5.4
2000
Ready to Rumble as Michael Buffer
Movie ★ 5.2
2000
Movie ★ 4.3
1990s 11 credits
1998
TV ★ 7.5
1997
TV ★ 8.3
1995
Virtuosity as Emcee
Movie ★ 5.5
1995
Movie
1995
MADtv as Self
TV ★ 7.1
1994
TV ★ 6.7
1993
Movie
1993
Raw as Self
TV ★ 6.8
1992
Mad About You as Announcer
TV ★ 6.7
1990
Rocky V as Fight Announcer (3rd Fight)
Movie ★ 5.8
1980s 5 credits
1989
Harlem Nights as Announcer
Movie ★ 6.1
1989
The Simpsons as Michael Buffer (voice)
TV ★ 8.0
1988
Movie ★ 9.0
1988
Homeboy as Ring Announcer
Movie ★ 4.9
1988
Clash of the Champions as Michael Buffer (Ring Announcer)
TV
1970s 2 credits
1975
Saturday Night Live as Self (uncredited)
TV ★ 7.0
1950s 1 credit
1953
The Oscars as Self
TV ★ 7.0
Crew Credits
2000s 3 credits
2008
Movie ★ 7.5
2005
Movie ★ 7.8
2004
Movie ★ 6.1