- Born
- DiedFebruary 23, 2023 (died in his sleep)
- Birth nameJohn Walker Motson
- Nickname
- Motty
- John Motson was born on July 10, 1945 in Salford, Lancashire, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Souris City (2006), Joue-la comme Beckham (2002) and Yesterday's Hero (1979). He was married to Anne Motson. He died on February 23, 2023.
- SpouseAnne Motson(1976 - February 23, 2023) (his death, 1 child)
- Children
- Sheepskin coat, when presenting/interviewing from the side of a football pitch
- 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
- "Here's Gascoigne - oh brilliant - oh yes - oh yes!" Commentating on England v Scotland for BBC television in June 1996.
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