Chris Berman
Biography
Chris Berman is an American sportscaster who has spent decades at ESPN, which he joined in 1979, a month after it launched, following a stint as a weekend sports anchor in Hartford. Born in Greenwich, Connecticut, and raised in Irvington, New York, he hosted Sunday NFL Countdown for 31 years and NFL Primetime from 1987 to 2005, returning to the latter in 2019, and also anchored the Stanley Cup Final, U.S. Open golf and Monday Night Countdown, calling play-by-play for selected Major League Baseball games and the Home Run Derby. He helped establish ESPN's popularity in its early years and won National Sportscaster of the Year six times. Known for his catchphrases and player nicknames, he also appeared in films, among them the comedy Eddie (1996).
71years old
Turns 72 on May 10in 181 days
- Born Greenwich
- Star sign: TaurusThe sign runs April 20 to May 20
- Also credited as Christopher James Berman, Boomer and Ethel Merman
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 19 years1996 to 2015
Every film, newest first
- 2015Four Falls of BuffaloIMDb rating 8.1
- 2014Draft DayIMDb rating 6.8
- 1996EddieIMDb rating 5.2
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A first
Berman joined ESPN in 1979, a month after the network was founded, and became the only remaining SportsCenter anchor from that year.
A first
From 1988 to 1989, Berman hosted Boardwalk and Baseball's Super Bowl of Sports Trivia, which was ESPN's first game show.
A change of course
On Sunday NFL Countdown, Berman makes predictions as his alter ego, "The Swami". For seven straight years, "The Swami" forecast a Super Bowl matching the San Francisco 49ers and the Buffalo Bills, selecting one side but never both.
Beyond film
Berman's mid-play call "He could...go...all...the...way!" was one of the first catchphrases he adopted and appeared on the Jock Rock, Volume 2 compilation album.
Early training
Berman was the sports director of WBRU, Brown University's radio station, before graduating in 1977 with a degree in history.
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Worked with
Chris Berman shares two films with Frank Langella, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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All films by Ivan Reitman
Steve RashDirector, 1 film, 1996
All films by Steve Rash
Ken RodgersDirector, 1 film, 2015
All films by Ken Rodgers
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 2010 | Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | |
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.