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John McEnroe(I)

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John McEnroe
Explores the life of Becker, who became a tennis sensation when he won the first of his six majors at the age of just 17 and went on to have a glittering career, including 49 major career titles and an Olympic Gold.
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Boom! Boom!: The World vs. Boris Becker (2023– )
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John McEnroe is a former professional American tennis player, born in Wiesbaden, West Germany in 1959.

Breaking many records, McEnroe is regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, though he is perhaps equally, if not more known, for his losses of temper on the court. His outbursts became so infamous that he titled his 2002 autobiography "You cannot be serious" after his most-known phrase, and observed in the book as he got older that: "There were times I felt like an old circus act, in a show that was attracting less and less interest. "

Since retiring from the sport, McEnroe has worked as a commentator, and often parodied his own public persona, playing fictional versions of himself in commercials, and movies including You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008), Anger Management (2003) and Jack and Jill (2011).

McEnroe was formerly married to actress Tatum O'Neal from 1986 to 1994, and is presently married to singer Patty Smyth.
BornFebruary 16, 1959
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BornFebruary 16, 1959
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    • 1 win & 5 nominations

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Tatum O'Neal and John McEnroe
Annabel Croft, John McEnroe, and Tim Henman in Wimbledon (1937)
Annabel Croft, John McEnroe, and Tim Henman in Wimbledon (1937)
Clare Balding, John McEnroe, and Tim Henman in Today at Wimbledon (1964)
Clare Balding, John McEnroe, and Tim Henman in Today at Wimbledon (1964)
Clare Balding, John McEnroe, and Tim Henman in Today at Wimbledon (1964)
John McEnroe and Tim Henman in Today at Wimbledon (1964)
Clare Balding, John McEnroe, and Tim Henman in Today at Wimbledon (1964)
John McEnroe and Tim Henman in Today at Wimbledon (1964)
Clare Balding, John McEnroe, and Tim Henman in Today at Wimbledon (1964)
Boris Becker, Clare Balding, and John McEnroe in Today at Wimbledon (1964)
Boris Becker, Clare Balding, and John McEnroe in Today at Wimbledon (1964)

Known for:

Adam Sandler and John Turturro in Mr. Deeds (2002)
Mr. Deeds
5.8
  • John McEnroe
  • 2002
Adam Sandler in Jack and Jill (2011)
Jack and Jill
3.3
  • John McEnroe
  • 2011
Adam Sandler in You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
5.6
  • John McEnroe
  • 2008
Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler in Anger Management (2003)
Anger Management
6.2
  • John McEnroe
  • 2003

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Actor

  • The Trainer
    • Post-production
  • Never Have I Ever (2020)
    Never Have I Ever
    • John McEnroe
    • Narrator
    • TV Series
    • 2020–2023
  • Kenan (2021)
    Kenan
    • John McEnroe
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • How Moving (2021)
    How Moving
    • Bob
    • Short
    • 2021
  • Larry Bell: Artist (2019)
    Larry Bell: Artist
    • Narrator
    • Short
    • 2019
  • Sandra Bullock, Helena Bonham Carter, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Sarah Paulson, Mindy Kaling, Rihanna, and Awkwafina in Ocean's 8 (2018)
    Ocean's 8
    • John McEnroe
    • 2018
  • Saturday Night Live (1975)
    Saturday Night Live
    • John McEnroe
    • Guy (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2003–2017
  • Freak Show (2017)
    Freak Show
    • Coach Carter
    • 2017
  • Andy Samberg and Kit Harington in 7 Days in Hell (2015)
    7 Days in Hell
    • John McEnroe
    • TV Movie
    • 2015
  • Alec Baldwin, Jane Krakowski, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, and Jack McBrayer in 30 Rock (2006)
    30 Rock
    • John McEnroe
    • TV Series
    • 2007–2013
  • Signature Series: Pete Sampras (2008)
    Signature Series: Rod Laver
    • Narrator
    • TV Movie
    • 2012
  • A Lesson with John
    • John McEnroe
    • Short
    • 2012
  • Adam Sandler in Jack and Jill (2011)
    Jack and Jill
    • John McEnroe
    • 2011
  • The Lonely Island Feat. Akon: I Just Had Sex (2010)
    The Lonely Island Feat. Akon: I Just Had Sex
    • John McEnroe
    • Music Video
    • 2010
  • Adam Sandler in You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)
    You Don't Mess with the Zohan
    • John McEnroe
    • 2008
  • Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
    Curb Your Enthusiasm
    • John McEnroe
    • TV Series
    • 2007

Producer

  • 2018 Laver Cup
    • producer
    • TV Series
    • 2018

Soundtrack

  • Jimmy Fallon in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
    • performer: "We Are the Champions" (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • McEnroe (2004)
    McEnroe
    • performer: "Death Lies Awaitin"
    • TV Series
    • 2004
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Season 3 Official Trailer
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John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection
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John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection
Boom! Boom!: The World Vs. Boris Becker (UK Trailer 1)
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Boom! Boom!: The World Vs. Boris Becker (UK Trailer 1)
Boom! Boom!: The World Vs. Boris Becker
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Boom! Boom!: The World Vs. Boris Becker
Break Point (Italian Teaser 1)
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Break Point (Italian Teaser 1)
Break Point
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Break Point
Never Have I Ever: Season 2 (Dutch Trailer 1 Subtitled)
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Never Have I Ever: Season 2 (Dutch Trailer 1 Subtitled)

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
  • Born
    • February 16, 1959
    • Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany
  • Spouses
      Patty SmythMarch 23, 1997 - present (2 children)
  • Children
      Kevin McEnroe
  • Other works
    Publication of his autobiography, "You Cannot Be Serious".
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Biographical Movies
    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 2 Portrayals
    • 3 Interviews
    • 8 Articles
    • 7 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Became the then-youngest player in history to be ranked No 1 at 21 years, 15 days.
  • Quotes
    "I guess there's a little part of me that's like, 'Wouldn't it have been nice if I'd received that adulation?' Well, I'm not as nice a guy as Wayne Gretzky" - on the hoopla surrounding Gretzky's retirement in 1999.
  • Trademarks
      Short temper
  • Nicknames
    • Johnny
    • Super Brat
    • Johnny Mac
    • Jaws

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