Michael Buffer Biography
Michael Buffer is an American Ring Announcer, Actor, Model, and Master of Ceremonies “MC”, who was born and brought up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. He is widely known for ring announcing the boxing and professional wrestling matches.
Michael is also known for his trademarked catchphrase, “Let’s get ready to rumble!”, and for pioneering a distinctive announcing style in which he rolls certain letters and adds other inflections to a fighter’s name.
10 Quick Facts About Michael Buffer
- Name: Michael Buffer
- Age: 78 Years (As of 2022)
- Birthday: 2 November
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Height: 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m)
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Ring Announcer, Actor, Model, and Master of Ceremonies
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: $25,000 – $100,000
- Net worth: $400 Million
Michael Buffer Age
Michael is 78 years old as of 2022, he was born on 2 November 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 2 November every year and his birth sign is Scorpio.
Michael Buffer Height
Michael stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 meters).
Michael Buffer Weight
Michael Weighs 187 lbs (85 kg).
Michael Buffer Parents
Michael was born to his father Joseph Buffer, at St. Agnes Hospital in South Philadelphia, PA, to an enlisted man in the United States Navy and his wife during World War II. Unfortunately, his parents divorced when he was 11 months of age, and he was then raised by foster parents, a school bus driver, and a housewife, in Roslyn, Pennsylvania.
Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Michael’s parents is still unclear. We will update this section once this information is available. He spent a childhood with his half-brother named Bruce Buffer.
Michael Buffer and Bruce Buffer
Michael has a half-brother named Bruce Buffer, an American professional mixed martial arts ring announcer and the official octagon announcer for UFC events. They are both the grandsons of Johnny Buff.
Michael Buffer Wife
Michael has been married three times throughout his life. He is currently married to his third wife Christine Рrаdо. The couple got engaged on September 13, 2007, during the “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”.
He was previously married to hіѕ ѕесоnd wіfе, Аlіnа Вuffеr frоm 1999 tо 2003. He was initially married to hіѕ fіrѕt wіfе, with whom, they were blessed with two sons named Michael, and Matthew.
Michael Buffer Salary
Depending on the match, Michael earns between $25,000 and $100,000 every time he utters those five famous words. On a handful of extremely rare events, Buffer has been paid $1 million.
Michael Buffer Net Worth
Michael has an estimated net worth of $400 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Ring Announcer, Actor, Model, and Master of Ceremonies “MC”. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Michael Buffer Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Michael Buffer.
Michael Buffer Wiki
- Full Names: Michael Buffer
- Popular For: “Let’s get ready to rumble!”
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Ring Announcer, Actor, Model, and Master of Ceremonies “MC”
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Michael Buffer Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 78 years (2022)
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Date of Birth: November 2, 1944
- Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Birthday: 2 November
Michael Buffer Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 0 inch (1.83 meters)
- Weight: 176 lbs (80 kg)
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Salt & Pepper
- Bicep Size: 14 inches
- Chest Size: 43 inches
- Waist Size: 34 inches
- Hip Size: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Michael Buffer Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Joseph Buffer
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Bruce Buffer
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Christine Prado
- Dating / Girlfriend: Was previously married to Alina Buffer
- Children: Sons (Michael, and Matthew) Daughter(s) (None)
Michael Buffer Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $400 Million
- Salary: $25,000 – $100,000
- Source of Income: Ring Announcer, Actor, Model, and Master of Ceremonies “MC”
Michael Buffer Let’s get ready to rumble!
He started using the phrase “Let’s get ready to rumble!” in 1984. By 1992, he procured a federal trademark for the phrase. Buffer uses his famous phrase in different licensing deals including the platinum-selling album Jock Jams by Tommy Boy Records.
The video games Ready 2 Rumble Boxing, Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 for the PlayStation 2, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast and Game Boy Advance and Greatest Heavyweights of the Ring for the Sega Genesis and various different products.
In addition, he has used varieties of the phrase in advertisements, including the Kraft Cheese commercial in which he says “Let’s get ready to Crumble!” and the popular commercial for Mega Millions in which he says “Let’s get ready to Win Big!” and most as of late for Progressive Insurance in which he says “Let’s get ready to bundle!”
Frequently Asked Questions About Michael Buffer
Buffer is an accomplished Ring Announcer, Actor, Model, and Master of Ceremonies “MC”, who is widely known for ring announcing the boxing and professional wrestling matches.
Buffer is an American national born on 2nd November 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Buffer stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 meters).
Yes, Buffer is married to his third wife Christine Рrаdо. The couple got engaged on September 13, 2007, during the “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”.
Buffer has an approximate net worth of $400 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the sports industry.
Depending on the match, Buffer earns between $25,000 and $100,000 every time he utters those five famous words.
Because of security reasons, Buffer has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of her house.
Buffer is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of his being sick or having any health-related issues.
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