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John Motson
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Overview
Born
July 10
,
1945
·
Salford, Lancashire, England, UK
Died
February 23
,
2023
(died in his sleep)
Birth name
John Walker Motson
Nickname
Motty
Mini Bio
John Motson was born on July 10, 1945 in Salford, Lancashire, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for
Flushed Away (2006)
,
Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
and
Yesterday's Hero (1979)
. He was married to
Anne Motson
. He died on February 23, 2023.
Family
Spouse
Anne Motson
(1976 - February 23, 2023) (his death, 1 child)
Children
Fred Motson
Trademarks
Sheepskin coat, when presenting/interviewing from the side of a football pitch
Trivia
He joined the Barnet Press newspaper as a junior reporter aged 18.
His father was a Methodist minister.
Is an avid supporter of Boston United football club.
He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2001 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Sports Broadcasting.
Hertfordshire, England
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"Here's Gascoigne - oh brilliant - oh yes - oh yes!" Commentating on England v Scotland for BBC television in June 1996.
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