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Michael Irvin

Acting Born Mar 5, 1966 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA 24 credits

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Michael Jerome Irvin  (born March 5, 1966) is a former American football player for the Dallas Cowboys, and actor. He is also a former broadcaster for ESPN's NFL Countdown and currently an analyst for NFL Network. Irvin was self-nicknamed "The Playmaker" due to his penchant for making big plays in big games during his college career. He played college football at the University of Miami. In 2007, he was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Irvin is also known as one of "The Triplets" along with Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith. The Triplets highlighted the Dallas Cowboys' offense in the 1990s that won three Super Bowls.

He competed in season 9 of Dancing with the Stars. Irvin was the 9th contestant to be eliminated.

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Known for

The Kelly Clarkson Show

as Self

Dancing with the Stars

as Self - Contestant

Burn Notice

as Coach Shawn Martin

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self - Guest

Celebrity Family Feud

as Self - Contestant
Film

The Longest Yard

as Deacon Moss

Full filmography

  • The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
  • Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Contestant
  • Burn Notice (2007) as Coach Shawn Martin
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
  • Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self - Contestant
  • Arli$$ (1996) as Michael Irvin
  • One on One (2001) as Dan McCracken
  • Inside the NFL (1977) as Self - Analyst
  • Inside the NFL (1977) as Self
  • The Longest Yard (2005) as Deacon Moss
  • America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions (2006) as Self
  • The Best Damn Sports Show Period (2001)
  • Undeniable with Dan Patrick (2015) as Self
  • America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys (2025) as Self
  • The Comebacks (2007) as Self
  • The N Word (2006) as Self
  • Christmas Eve (2025) as Pastor Dave Williams
  • Slamma Jamma (2017) as Terrell
  • The Year of the Yao (2004) as Self
  • Shaq's All Star Comedy Roast 2: Emmitt Smith (2003) as Self
  • The U (2009) as Self
  • 1995 Dallas Cowboys: The Official Super Bowl Film (1996) as Himself
  • NFL Greatest Games: Dallas Cowboys 1992 NFC Championship Game (2003) as Self