John Skipper
Biography
John Skipper (born December 19, 1955) is an American television executive, former executive chairman of DAZN Group, former president of ESPN, and co-founder of Meadowlark Media.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Self
"Boo-Yah" traces Stuart's journey from local television in North Carolina to becoming one of ESPN's most influential voices. At a time when hip-hop and popular culture were often marginalized in mainstream media and few Black anchors held national prominence, Stuart brought both unapologetically to "SportsCenter," blending sharp analysis, pop culture and swagger in a way that spoke to a new generation of fans.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Self
This inspirational documentary follows a number of LGBTQ athletes, including Robbie Rogers (Major League Soccer), Layana White (NCAA basketball player), Gus Kenworthy (freestyle skier and Olympic silver medalist), Megan Rapinoe (soccer, Olympic gold medalist), and Trevor Betts, a trans high school athlete, charting their social and legal challenges within the schools, sports leagues, and within their own families, as well as their triumphs in the face of great adversity.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Self
A look at the life of sportscaster Chris Berman and his thirty-five plus year career with ESPN.