List of famous sports commentators, with photos, bios, and other information when available. Who are the top sports commentators in the world? This includes the most prominent sports commentators, living and dead, both in America and abroad. This list of notable sports commentators is ordered by their level of prominence, and can be sorted for various bits of information, such as where these historic sports commentators were born and what their nationality is. The people on this list are from different countries, but what they all have in common is that they're all renowned sports commentators.
List people include Vin Scully, Erin Andrews and many additional people as well. Featuring black sports announcers, color commentators, sports broadcasters, and more, this list has it all.
From reputable, prominent, and well known sports commentators to the lesser known sports commentators of today, these are some of the best professionals in the sports commentator field. If you want to answer the questions, "Who are the most famous sports commentators ever?" and "What are the names of famous sports commentators?" then you're in the right place. If you like basketball, check out the best NBA commentators ever.
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Keith Olbermann
Age: 61Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Keith Theodore Olbermann (; born January 27, 1959) is an American sports and political... more2
Erin Andrews
Age: 42Birthplace: Lewiston, Maine, United States of America
Erin Jill Andrews (born May 4, 1978) is an American sportscaster and television personality.... more3
Vince McMahon
Age: 75Vincent Kennedy McMahon (; born August 24, 1945) is an American professional wrestling... more4
Charissa Thompson
Age: 38Charissa Jean Thompson (born May 4, 1982) is an American television host and sportscaster... more5
Chris Berman
Age: 65Birthplace: USA, Connecticut, Greenwich
Christopher James Berman (born May 10, 1955), nicknamed Boomer, is an American sportscaster.... more6
Hannah Storm
Age: 58Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Hannah Storm (born Hannah Lynn Storen, June 13, 1962) is an American television sports... more7
Monty Hall
Age: 94Birthplace: Winnipeg, Canada
Monty Hall (born Monte Halparin; August 25, 1921 – September 30, 2017) was a... more8
Al Michaels
Age: 75Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Alan Richard Michaels (born November 12, 1944) is an American television sportscaster. Now... more9
Vin Scully
Age: 92Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Vincent Edward Scully (born November 29, 1927) is an American retired sportscaster. Scully is... more10
Dick Vitale
Age: 81Birthplace: Passaic, New Jersey, United States of America
Richard John "Dick" Vitale (; born June 9, 1939), also known as "Dickie V", is an American... more11
Bob Costas
Age: 68Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Robert Quinlan Costas (born March 22, 1952) is an award-winning American sportscaster, who is... more12
Booker Huffman
Age: 55Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA
Robert Booker Tio Huffman (born March 1, 1965), better known by his ring name Booker T, is an... more13
Jill Arrington
Age: 48Birthplace: Conyers, Georgia, United States of America
Tiffany "Jill" Arrington (born July 27, 1972) is an American sportscaster and reporter with... more14
Dick Enberg
Age: 85Birthplace: Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States of America
Richard Alan Enberg (January 9, 1935 – December 21, 2017) was an American sportscaster. Over... more15
John Tesh
Age: 68Birthplace: Garden City, New York, USA
John Frank Tesh (born July 9, 1952) is an American pianist and composer of pop music, as well... more16
Howard Cosell
Dec. at 77 (1918-1995)Birthplace: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States of America
Howard William Cosell (; né Cohen; March 25, 1918 – April 23, 1995) was an American sports... more17
Stephen A. Smith
Age: 52Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Stephen Anthony Smith (born October 14, 1967) is an American sports television personality,... more18
Joe Buck
Age: 51Birthplace: St. Petersburg, USA, Florida
Joseph Francis Buck (born April 25, 1969) is an American sportscaster and the son of... more19
Bonnie Bernstein
Age: 50Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Bonnie Lynn Bernstein (born August 16, 1970) is an American sports journalist and executive.... more20
Pam Oliver
Age: 59Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States of America
Pamela Donielle Oliver (born March 10, 1961) is an American sportscaster known for her work on... more21
Lindsay Rhodes
Age: 43Lindsay Rhodes (previously known as Lindsay Soto) is an American sportscaster, journalist, and... more22
Michele Tafoya
Age: 55Birthplace: Manhattan Beach, California, United States of America
Michele Tafoya Vandersall (born December 17, 1964), known professionally as Michele Tafoya, is... more23
Pat Summerall
Dec. at 83 (1930-2013)Birthplace: Lake City, Florida, United States of America
George Allen "Pat" Summerall (May 10, 1930 – April 16, 2013) was an American football player... more24
Jennifer Hedger
Age: 45Birthplace: London, Canada
Jennifer Frances Hedger (born September 18, 1975 in London, Ontario) is a Canadian television... more25
Red Barber
Dec. at 84 (1908-1992)Birthplace: Columbus, Mississippi, United States of America
Walter Lanier "Red" Barber (February 17, 1908 – October 22, 1992) was an American sports... more
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