Michael's career began at the age of five while performing in an Arby's national commercial. Since that time, Michael has performed in radio, television and theatrical performances as a professional SAG-AFTRA/AEA union member. During Michael's twenties, he experienced the opportunity to travel to 33 countries and 562 cities over a thirteen year period. Some of his credits included: First European Tour of West Side Story, First European Tour of Hair - The Musical, First Asian Tour including China, Hong Kong and Thailand of Rockin' in the USA - Rock Revue, and 1st National Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. Michael was also a theatrical performer on Royal Caribbean's Song of America, Nordic Empress and Monarch of the Seas Cruise Ships for four years. Michael's film and television credits included numerous appearances on the television daytime dramas - All My Children and Days of our Lives. His commercial appearances included McDonald's National Campaign, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Nickelodeon - TV Land Ad Campaign and the Gathering's Role Playing Card Game advertisements. Additional film work includes: "Crimson Kiss", "If at First", and "Stay" music video. Michael's career also included rigger work on the, Aerosmith's - Get a Grip Tour .
Nephew of Laurette Taylor.
Formerly lived in Canton, Ohio. Home of The Professional Football Hall of Fame.
His sister is the owner of a top Nightclub in San Francisco -- "The Bottom of the Hill.".
Doubled Thomas Jane in the scene where Janes character Frank Castle is blown away by a gasoline explosion on the docks.
(1 September 2001) Became the first England footballer since Geoff Hurst in the 1966 World Cup final to score a hat-trick against Germany. His three goals came in a World Cup qualifier and England won the match 5-1.
He was an ambassador for the English Football Association as they campaigned to host the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Despite sharing the platform with two of Englands most famous players in history, Sir Geoff Hurst and Sir Bobby Charlton, the bid was unsuccessful.
Won the UEFA Cup, FA Cup, Worthington Cup and FA Charity Shield with Liverpool FC.
His girlfriend, Louise Bonsall, gave birth to a baby girl, Gemma Rose. The baby was born at Countess of Chester Hospital, and weighed 6lbs 8ozs. (April 2003)
His father, Terry played football for Everton - the great rivals of Liverpool, for whom Owen played.
Played club football for Liverpool FC.
He became the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1998 and the first footballer to receive the honour since Paul Gascoigne in 1990.
Bought by Real Madrid from Liverpool (August 2004) for eight million pounds.
Engaged to long-time sweetheart, Louise Bonsall, as of 14 February 2004. They have plans to marry in the summer though no fixed date has been set.
Dedicated an entire chapter to his daughter Gemma in his autobiography, "Michael Owen: Off the Record, My Autobiography."
Best friends with Jamie Carragher , his ex-colleague and current central defender for Liverpool F.C.
He scored 3 goals in a friendly game against Colombia (Colombia-England 2-3).
He scored 12 goals in La Liga season 2004-2005.
He played 297 games and scored 158 goals for Liverpool.
(August 31 2005) He signed a 4 years contract with the club Newcastle.
Son, James Michael Owen [b. 6 February 2006]. He weighed 7 lbs, 9 oz.
He played for England in the 1998, 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cups of Soccer.
Daughter, Gemma Rose Owen, born 1 May 2003.
Joined Newcastle United for a club record 17 million in 2005. Left in 2009 to Manchester United on free transfer after Newcastle suffered relegation from the Premier League.
Daughter Emily May Owen, born 29 October 2007.
Playing at Manchester United from 2009.
(September 2005) Is in Wales playing a world cup qualification game
(July 2005) Is in Japan playing a tournament with his team Real Madrid
(July 2009) Joins Manchester United after Newcastle are relegated. Pundits see it as an attempt to make a stake at returning to the England squad, which at this point he has been out of for around a year.
(September 2005) (September 7th) Playing a world cup qualification against Northern Ireland
Daughter, Jessica Owen, was born February 26, 2010.
Welsh rugby union player for the Newport Gwent Dragons.
In the longer term, you have to fear for the future of the game.
Football is massively popular in England but, when I was a kid, I never,had a computer or anything. I drive along the road now and look at,parks and they are empty. When school was finished I would be straight,to the park at 4pm and my mum would be dragging me by the ear at 9pm to,get home to bed. Life has changed and kids cannot be getting the same,practice as my generation. Yet look at the beaches in Brazil and the,streets of Africa and you can see why so many players come from abroad.
