Quick Facts
Born:
1919-07-31
Birthplace:
Green River, Wyoming, USA
Credits:
10 Total Roles
Curt Gowdy
Acting
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Biography
Curt Gowdy was one of the most iconic sportscasters of the 20th century, revered for his versatility, composure, and ability to elevate the drama of live sports without overpowering it. With a career spanning more than four decades, Gowdy became the trusted voice behind many of the biggest moments in American sports history—most notably in football, baseball, and the Olympics.
Known For
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
Baseball Announcer
BASEketball
World Series Announcer (voice)
Heaven Can Wait
TV Commentator
Banacek
Curt Gowdy
1969 New York Mets: The Official World Series Film
Narrator (voice)
An Amazin' Era
Self
The 1969 World Series: New York Mets vs. Baltimore Orioles
Self - Narrator
Circle of Honor
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Sounds of Baseball TV | Self (archive footage) |
| 2002 | Circle of Honor TV | Self |
| 1998 | BASEketball MOVIE | World Series Announcer (voice) |
| 1988 | The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! MOVIE | Baseball Announcer |
| 1986 | An Amazin' Era MOVIE | Self |
| 1978 | Heaven Can Wait MOVIE | TV Commentator |
| 1975 | The Way It Was TV | Self |
| 1972 | Banacek TV | Curt Gowdy |
| 1969 | The 1969 World Series: New York Mets vs. Baltimore Orioles MOVIE | Self - Narrator |
| 1969 | 1969 New York Mets: The Official World Series Film MOVIE | Narrator (voice) |