Bill Macdonald is an American journalist best known for playing Play-by-play announcer in Los Angeles Lakers Television Broadcasts.
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Best Known For:The television program Los Angeles Lakers broadcasts
Breakthrough:Joined Prime Ticket, beginning a long Southern California television broadcasting career in 1985
10 Quick Facts About Bill Macdonald
- Full Name: Bill Macdonald
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Host and sportscaster
- Known For: The television program Los Angeles Lakers broadcasts
- Current Employer: Spectrum Sportsnet
- Place of Birth: Bronxville, New York, United States
- Popular As: Billy Mac
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: Sports Journalist, Commentator / Analyst, and TV Host
- Media Level: Regional
Bill Macdonald Age
Bill Macdonald's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Corona del Mar High School and University of Southern California.
- Corona del Mar High School
- Qualification: High school education
- University of Southern California
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Communication
- Period: Graduated in 1981
Career & Work
Bill Macdonald's career includes sports broadcasting roles with Los Angeles Lakers / Spectrum SportsNet and Prime Ticket / FOX Sports West.
Organization: Los Angeles Lakers / Spectrum SportsNet
Role: Television play-by-play announcer
Period: 2011–present
Details: Los Angeles, California
Organization: Prime Ticket / FOX Sports West
Role: Sports broadcaster, presenter and play-by-play announcer
Period: 1985–2012
Details: Southern California · Served in multiple broadcasting roles involving professional basketball, baseball, hockey, college athletics and sports talk programming.
Organization: Los Angeles Lazers
Role: Soccer broadcast commentator
Period: Early 1980s
Details: Los Angeles, California · Worked in sports broadcasting for the Major Indoor Soccer League franchise early in his career.
Rise to Fame
Bill Macdonald rose to prominence for his role on the television show Los Angeles Lakers television broadcasts.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Los Angeles Lakers television broadcasts, Lakers Live, and Angels Live.
- TV Show: Los Angeles Lakers television broadcasts (Play-by-play announcer, 2011-present) — NBA game broadcasts including Lakers coverage on Spectrum SportsNet
- TV Show: Lakers Live (Host) — Los Angeles Lakers pregame and postgame television coverage
- TV Show: Angels Live (Host) — Los Angeles Angels pregame and postgame coverage
- TV Show: Ducks Live (Host) — Anaheim Ducks hockey coverage
- TV Show: It's Your Call (Host) — Live viewer phone-in sports talk program
- TV Show: Training for Life: The California Special Olympics (Broadcaster and contributor) — Special Olympics television production recognized with a local Emmy Award
Notable Coverage
- Kobe Bryant's 81-point NBA game – Los Angeles Lakers broadcast – 2006 – Called Kobe Bryant's historic 81-point performance against the Toronto Raptors on January 22, 2006
Awards & Achievements
- Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards — Television Academy — Four local Emmy Awards for sports broadcasting and television production.
- Southern California Sports Broadcasters Hall of Fame — Southern California Sports Broadcasters — 2020 — Recognition of his distinguished sports broadcasting career.
Bill Macdonald Family & Relationships
He has 3 children, including Kirk Macdonald and Cory Macdonald.
- Children:
- Kirk Macdonald
- Cory Macdonald
- Billy Macdonald Jr
Lesser Known Facts
- His charity involvement includes the Special Olympics, Ronald McDonald House and the NBA Read to Achieve program.
- Macdonald was born in Bronxville, New York, but grew up in Corona del Mar, California.
- His three sons include twins Kirk and Cory and their brother Billy Jr.
- He called Kobe Bryant's 81-point game against Toronto in January 2006.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Bill Macdonald
- Popular As: Billy Mac
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Host and sportscaster
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Bronxville, New York, United States
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $79,000–$345,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $404,000–$5,765,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Stu Lantz(Colleague • Longtime Los Angeles Lakers television analyst and Bill Macdonald's broadcast partner.)
