Michael Buffer

Michael Buffer Headshot

Announcer

Birth Date: November 2, 1944

Age: 80 years old

Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Michael Buffer is an American ring announcer best known for his trademarked catchphrase, "Let's get ready to rumble!" Buffer worked on a variety of projects during his early entertainment career, including "Harlem Nights" (1989), "Homeboy" with Mickey Rourke (1988) and "Rocky V" (1990). He also contributed to "South Park" (Comedy Central, 1996-), "The Simpsons" (Fox, 1989-) and "Virtuosity" (1995) starring Denzel Washington. He kept working in film throughout the nineties and the early 2000s, starring in the Antonio Banderas comedic drama "Play It to the Bone" (1999), the David Arquette comedic sports movie "Ready to Rumble" (2000) and the David Spade comedy "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star" (2003).

He also appeared in "Against the Ropes" (2004). Recently, he tackled roles in the Snoop Dogg comedy "L.A. Riot Spectacular" (2006), the drama sequel "Rocky Balboa" (2006) with Sylvester Stallone and the Adam Sandler box office smash action-packed comedy "You Don't Mess With the Zohan" (2008). He also appeared in the John Cusack hit action picture "2012" (2009). Buffer also contributed music to the adaptation sequel "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed" (2004) with Sarah Michelle Gellar. Buffer most recently appeared in the Michael B. Jordan blockbuster drama sequel "Creed" (2015).