Michael Strahan

Michael Strahan
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Date of Birth:
November 21, 1971
Height:
6' 5"
Hometown:
Rutherford

Bio:
Michael Strahan (born Michael Anthony Strahan in Houston, Texas on November 21, 1971) is a retired NFL player, who spent 14 years as the defensive end for the New York Giants. After retiring from the NFL, he became a football analyst on Fox NFL Sunday and a co-host on ABC’s Live! with Kelly and Michael, alongside Kelly Ripa. In April 2016, it was announced that Michael would be leaving Live! after four years. He also starred in and produced Fox’s Brothers. Unfortunately, the sitcom only lasted 13 episodes. On February 1, 2014, Michael was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Best Known For:
Michael Strahan is best known as the former defensive end for the NFL’s New York Giants and for being the co-host on ABC’s Live! with Kelly and Michael.

Personal Life:
Michael Strahan was married to Wanda Hutchins in Germany until 1996. They have two children together: a daughter, Tanita Strahan (born in 1992), and a son, Michael Anthony Strahan, Jr. (born in 1995). Michael eventually moved his kids back to the United States with him and married Jean Muggli in 1999. They have twin daughters, Sophia and Isabella Strahan (born in 2004), together, but divorced in 2006. In 2009, Michael became engaged to Nicole Mitchell, Eddie Murphy‘s ex-wife. But in August 2014, the couple called it quits due to busy schedules.