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John Madden(1936-2021)

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John Madden
A tribute to John Madden's groundbreaking career - centered largely on the time after his Hall of Fame coaching career ended.
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John Madden was born on 10 April 1936 in Austin, Minnesota, USA. He was an actor, known for The Replacements (2000), Little Giants (1994) and Arli$$ (1996). He was previously married to Virginia Jo Fields. He died on 28 December 2021 in Pleasanton, California, USA.
BornApril 10, 1936
DiedDecember 28, 2021(85)
BornApril 10, 1936
DiedDecember 28, 2021(85)
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  • Awards
    • 17 wins & 10 nominations

Photos14

Rick Moranis and John Madden in Little Giants (1994)
Eddie Murphy and John Madden in Saturday Night Live (1975)
Will Ferrell and John Madden in Conan (2010)
John Madden and Al Michaels at an event for ESPY Awards (2004)
John Madden and Al Michaels at an event for ESPY Awards (2004)
Lisa Guerrero, John Madden, and Al Michaels at an event for ESPY Awards (2003)
John Madden and Devery Henderson at an event for ESPY Awards (2003)
John Madden at an event for ESPY Awards (2003)
John Madden at an event for ESPY Awards (2002)
John Madden at an event for ESPY Awards (2002)
Chris Berman and John Madden at an event for ESPY Awards (2002)
John Madden and Pat Summerall

Known for:

Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, and Brooke Langton in The Replacements (2000)
The Replacements
6.6
  • John Madden
  • 2000
Rick Moranis, Sam Horrigan, and Ed O'Neill in Little Giants (1994)
Little Giants
6.4
  • John Madden
  • 1994
Michael Boatman, Sandra Oh, Jim Turner, and Robert Wuhl in Arli$$ (1996)
Arli$$
7.1
TV Series
  • John Madden
Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
The Simpsons
8.7
TV Series
  • John Madden(voice)

Credits

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Actor

  • Bono, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr., The Edge, and U2 in U2: 18 Videos (2006)
    U2: 18 Videos
    • Broadcaster
    • Video
    • 2006
  • Bono, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr., The Edge, and U2 in U2: Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out of (US Version) (2001)
    U2: Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out of (US Version)
    • Broadcaster
    • Music Video
    • 2001
  • Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, and Brooke Langton in The Replacements (2000)
    The Replacements
    • John Madden
    • 2000
  • Michael Boatman, Sandra Oh, Jim Turner, and Robert Wuhl in Arli$$ (1996)
    Arli$$
    • John Madden
    • TV Series
    • 1999
  • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
    The Simpsons
    • John Madden (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 1999
  • Rick Moranis, Sam Horrigan, and Ed O'Neill in Little Giants (1994)
    Little Giants
    • John Madden
    • 1994
  • Molly Ringwald in P.K. and the Kid (1987)
    P.K. and the Kid
    • John Madden
    • 1987
  • Bernard Geoffrion in Miller Lite: Tastes Great, Less Filling (1973)
    Miller Lite: Tastes Great, Less Filling
    • TV Series
    • 1979–1986

Additional Crew

  • Madden NFL 96 (1995)
    Madden NFL 96
    • strategist
    • Video Game
    • 1995
  • Madden NFL 95 (1994)
    Madden NFL 95
    • strategist
    • Video Game
    • 1994
  • John Madden Football (1994)
    John Madden Football
    • strategy
    • Video Game
    • 1994

Videos1

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Personal details

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  • Official sites
    • Discogs
    • France's national library catalogue
  • Height
    • 6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
  • Born
    • April 10, 1936
    • Austin, Minnesota, USA
  • Died
    • December 28, 2021
    • Pleasanton, California, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Virginia Jo FieldsDecember 26, 1959 - December 28, 2021 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Joseph Madden
  • Parents
      Earl Russell Madden
  • Other works
    TV commercial for Outback Steakhouse (1999)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 2 Interviews
    • 5 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Never officially played in the NFL. Was a member of the 1960 NFL Champion Philadelphia Eagles his only season, but was sidelined with an injury and never was on the active roster.
  • Quotes
    The only yardstick for success our society has is being a champion. No one remembers anything else.
  • Trademarks
      Known for his colorful terms of expression ("Boom! Whap! Bang! Doink!") during his TV football analysis
  • Salary
    • Monday Night Football
      (1970)
      $5,000,000 /yr (2002-2006)

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