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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 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 total

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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
6.5
  • John Madden
  • 1994
Arli$$ (1996)
Arli$$
7.1
TV Series
  • John Madden
Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
The Simpsons
8.6
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
    8.3
    Video
    • Broadcaster
    • 2006
  • Bono, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr., The Edge, and U2 in U2: Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out of, Version 1 (2001)
    U2: Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out of, Version 1
    6.3
    Music Video
    • Broadcaster
    • 2001
  • Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, and Brooke Langton in The Replacements (2000)
    The Replacements
    6.6
    • John Madden
    • 2000
  • Arli$$ (1996)
    Arli$$
    7.1
    TV Series
    • John Madden
    • 1999
  • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
    The Simpsons
    8.6
    TV Series
    • John Madden (voice)
    • 1999
  • Rick Moranis, Sam Horrigan, and Ed O'Neill in Little Giants (1994)
    Little Giants
    6.5
    • John Madden
    • 1994
  • Paul Simon: Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard (1988)
    Paul Simon: Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard
    7.2
    Music Video
    • John Madden
    • 1988
  • Molly Ringwald in P.K. and the Kid (1987)
    P.K. and the Kid
    5.1
    • John Madden
    • 1987
  • Bernard Geoffrion in Miller Lite: Tastes Great, Less Filling (1973)
    Miller Lite: Tastes Great, Less Filling
    6.8
    TV Series
    • 1979–1986

Additional Crew



  • Madden NFL 96 (1995)
    Madden NFL 96
    6.2
    Video Game
    • strategist
    • 1995
  • Madden NFL 95 (1994)
    Madden NFL 95
    6.9
    Video Game
    • strategist
    • 1994
  • John Madden Football (1994)
    John Madden Football
    Video Game
    • strategy
    • 1994

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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
    • NFL Monday Night Football
      (1970)
      $5,000,000 /yr (2002-2006)

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