There are only a few American sports that Al Michaels has not commentated on! Al Michaels is indeed a legend in the world of NFL sportscasting. He has been the voice of many thrilling Super Bowl matches with the 1991 Super Bowl between the New York Giants and the Buffalo Bills being one of the most exciting ever. He has been a sportscaster since 1971 and one of the most known faces and voices in NFL play-by-play announcements. He is most known for being the lead play-by-play announcer for ABC’s Monday Night Football from 1986 to 2005.
When ABC lost its NFL rights, Al Michaels shifted to NBC where he also covered the NBA and the Winter Olympics. Al Michaels has currently taken the role of the full-time play-by-play announcer for Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Video. However, in a recent development, it was announced that Michaels won't be a part of NBC's NFL playoff coverage, a move many didn't see coming. Over the years, Al Michaels has amassed quite a considerable amount of wealth as a sports commentator. We take a look at how much Al Michaels’ net worth is and what he is getting paid by Amazon Prime Video as the lead announcer for Thursday Night Football.
| Name | Al Michaels |
| Net Worth | $45 million |
| Age | 78 (Nov 12, 1944) |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California |
| Marital Status | Married to Linda Anne Stamaton |
| Source of Wealth | NFL Commentator, CEO of Asylum Entertainment (film company) |
| Salary | $15- $16 million annually (estimated) |
How much is Al Michaels’s Net Worth in 2023?
Al Michaels has a net worth of $45 million, as of December 2023. Michaels has been a sportscaster for well over 50 decades. The veteran commentator has amassed a considerable net worth throughout his career. Michaels has truly been a revelation in American sports as he has been involved in calling at least six different sports including football, baseball, basketball, ice hockey, horse racing, and boxing.
He has earned most of his net worth by being the prime play-by-play announcer for NBC’s Sunday Night Football. He was also a lead announcer for ABC Sports’ Major League Baseball castings. With his current stint as the lead play-by-play announcer for Amazon Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football, Al Michaels is adding a hefty amount to his net worth of $45 million.
Al Michaels Salary
Al Michaels is one of the highest-paid sportscasters in the NFL with an average annual salary of around $15-$16 million. It is estimated that Al Michaels’ contract with Amazon is paying him $1 million per game. Amazon initially agreed to pay Al Michaels $11 million a season, which would see him cover 11 games. However, the contract was further extended to 16 games which made Al Michaels’ annual salary even greater.
His three-year contract with Amazon will pay him around $45 million to $48 million over the entirety of it, which will further add to his already hefty net worth. At NBC, Al Michaels was earning approximately $8 million a season and his current contract with Amazon sees him gain a significant raise to his annual salary.
Al Michaels Endorsements
Al Michaels does not do a lot of endorsements and as of now, has not signed any major endorsement deals with any companies. However, he has appeared in a few television commercials, especially during Super Bowls. He has appeared in an Applebee's TV spot commercial during a Super Bowl, and similarly also for Walmart. He has also appeared in an AWS Next Gen Stats commercial during a Super Bowl.
Al Michaels Investments
Al Michaels is a primary investor and owner of an entertainment company called Asylum Entertainment. He started the company however, it was sold to Legendary Entertainment in 2013 for $100 million. Al Michaels along with his son Steve Michaels bought back the company in 2018. Both of them now serve as the CEO of this venture. Asylum Entertainment has produced great movies like ‘American Gangster’, ‘The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe’, and ‘To Rome for Love’, among others.
Al Michaels House
Al Michaels currently lives in Los Angeles, California with his family. His house is located in the Indian Wells region of Los Angeles, which is close to the sea.
Al Michaels Charity Work
Al Michaels has been a supporter of Friends of Golf (FOG), which is a non-profit organization providing financial support, golfing equipment, and training to boys and girls in youth golf organizations. He received the FOG Venturi award for his support of the organization which extends its help to high schools, junior colleges, and universities throughout the United States of America.
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FAQs
A. Al Michaels is presently working with Amazon as their play-by-play commentator for Thursday Night Football.
A. The legendary sportscaster Al Michaels is 78 years old. He was born on 12 November 1944.
A. Al Michaels net worth is reportedly worth $45 million as of 2023.
A. Al Michaels has been one of the leading voices in American sports having had a long and glamorous career calling all the importanat matches such as 11 Super Bowls, 8 World Series, 3 Stanley Cup Finals, 2 NBA Finals, and 9 Olympics in addition to much more.
A. Al Michaels has called football, basketball, baseball, ice hockey, horse racing, and boxing during his career as a commentator.
