- 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 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.
- 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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