Harry Kalas
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Harold Norbert Kalas (March 26, 1936 – April 13, 2009) was an American sportscaster, best known for his Ford C. Frick Award-winning role as lead play-by-play announcer for Major League Baseball's Philadelphia Phillies, a position he held from 1971 until his death in 2009. Kalas was also closely identified with the National Football League, serving as a voice-over narrator for NFL Films productions (a regular feature on Inside the NFL) and calling football games nationally for Westwood One radio. Kalas collapsed in the Washington Nationals' broadcast booth on April 13, 2009, about an hour before a Phillies game was scheduled to begin against the Nationals, and died soon afterward.
Known For & Full Filmography9 Titles
Drama Series - 1999, 16 episodes • as Announcer (voice)
Dilbert, a socially awkward but highly competent engineer, works in a dysfunctional workplace. The series satirizes corporate culture, featuring clueless managers, pointless meetings, bizarre company policies, and the daily frustrations of modern office life.
Drama Series - 1977, 16 episodes • as Self - Narrator (voice)
The hardest-hitting team of analysts in sports delivers expert insight, exclusive commentary and special on and off the field features you won't find anywhere else. Inside the NFL brings you the sights, sounds and spectacle of the NFL in all its glory, including exciting player profiles, interviews, and intense, moment-by-moment game footage. Every team. Every game. Every week.
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Narrator
In 2001, the New England Patriots won Super Bowl XXXVI in the biggest Super Bowl upset in more than thirty years. When the 2003 season began with their prized free-agent acquisition of the summer injured for the year, the release of their defensive captain, and a humbling 31-0 loss to division rival Buffalo Bills, no one believed a second championship was possible. Except for the Patriots.
Movie - 2006, 2h 15m • as Self
In The Phillie Phanatic Goes Hollywood, the iconic Phillies mascot takes his wild and crazy act to Hollywood in an effort to make and star in his own movie. As it turns out, the movie he directs is a remake of a classic that can only be filmed right in his own backyard: Philadelphia!
Movie - 1998, 2h 15m • as Narrator (voice)
PBA Films and renowned bagging filmmaker Jonathan Buss bring the heart-pounding action of pro bagging to the screen in the inspiring story of a small town grocery bagger who emerges as one of the all-time bagging greats. The documentary follows bagging superstar Mark "Dizzy" Gillespie as he faces off against Food World "wonder-boy" Charlie Murphy at the Bag Boy World Championships.
Movie - 1997, 2h 15m • as Narrator (voice)
Green Bay Packers: Super Bowl XXXI Champions is the official NFL Films documentary chronicling the Packers' dominant 1996 season and Super Bowl victory. Led by head coach Mike Holmgren and MVP quarterback Brett Favre, Green Bay boasted the league’s most prolific offense and stingiest defense. With standout performances from Reggie White, Antonio Freeman and LeRoy Butler, the Packers stormed through the playoffs and reclaimed the Lombardi Trophy. Featuring exclusive locker room footage and game highlights, this documentary captures the energy and excitement of Titletown’s return to glory.
Movie - 1998, 2h 15m • as Narrator (voice)
From opening day right through Super Bowl XXXII, here's all the best action from every game -- including sound from the sideline, the huddle and inside the locker room -- as only NFL Films can cover it. Relive the glory of John Elway and the Denver Broncos' stunning upset victory of the defending champion Green Bay Packers at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium. Includes behind-the-scenes footage and an overview of the 1997 NFL campaign. Widely considered to be one of the best Super Bowls ever.
Movie - 2002, 2h 15m • as Narrator
The 36th NFL Super Bowl is one for the books. A tight battle between the New England Patriots and the Saint Louis Rams in a game that will be remembered by football fans for many years. The Pats took home the trophy with a late field goal to secure the victory. New quarterback Tom Brady was the game's MVP.
Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Richie Ashburn, also known as Whitey for his famously blond hair, was one of the most consistent hitters in Baseball history, winning the batting title twice. He was also an incomparable fielder. He later went on to become the broadcast voice of the Phillies and is one of the most beloved sports figures in Philadelphia sports history.