Michael Strahan, an award-winning television host and anchor,
entrepreneur, Super Bowl champion and both Pro and College Football
Hall of Famer, is co-anchor of ABC’s “Good Morning America,”
alongside George Stephanopoulos and Robin Roberts, and host of ABC’s
primetime show “The $100,000 Pyramid.” Michael joined “GMA” in
2014, and he was named co-anchor in 2016. His decade-long journalism
career has earned him the prestigious Peabody Award, induction into
the New York State Broadcasters Association’s Hall of Fame as
Broadcaster of the Year, several Daytime Emmy® Awards for “Good
Morning America,” and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his
work in sports entertainment.

Strahan has reported on major news events, including the COVID-19
pandemic, the death of George Floyd, the death of Breonna Taylor, the
passing of “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman, the United
States Women’s World Cup victory, the Santa Fe High School shooting
in 2018, the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, the London Bridge terror
attack in 2017, the passing of Pope Francis, the Palisades fire in
2025, the coronation of King Charles, the Uvalde school shooting, and
the Maryland bridge collapse. His notable, exclusive interviews
include former President Barack Obama, Angelina Jolie, Jon Bon Jovi
(featured in the primetime special “Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi:
Halfway There”), Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore,
former Vice President Kamala Harris, former second gentleman Doug
Emhoff, and other prominent figures in politics, entertainment and
sports. He has also reported extensively on mental health, cancer,
climate change and the everyday people making a big impact on the
world, with assignments from London, Canada, Italy, Iceland and Easter
Island.

In 2024, ABC debuted “Life Interrupted: Isabella Strahan’s Fight
Against Cancer,” an emotional primetime documentary produced by ABC
News Studios and SMAC Productions, which followed Strahan’s daughter
Isabella’s diagnosis, treatment and recovery. The special offered an
intimate look at the impact of cancer on a family and the resilience
of those fighting it.

From 2012 through 2016, Strahan co-hosted the top-rated, nationally
syndicated entertainment talk show “Live with Kelly and Michael.”
Strahan and co-host Kelly Ripa were awarded both the 2015 and 2016
Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host.

Strahan is the co-founder of SMAC Entertainment, a multidimensional
talent management, music, branding and production company creating a
major presence in the sports and entertainment arena. In addition to
representing globally recognized talent, SMAC produces a diversified
slate of film and television content, with projects set up at
primetime cable and broadcast networks, including HBO Max, BET, Roku,
Vice, DIRECTV, Showtime, ABC, CBS, E!, NFL Network and Nickelodeon, as
well as top streamers such as Prime Video, Apple TV and Netflix.
Notable projects include “Coach Prime,” “ESPN 30 for 30:
Deion’s Double Play,” “Wiz Khalifa: Behind the Cam,” “Back
in the Game” and more.

In 2015, Strahan launched his lifestyle brand, Michael Strahan™,
which currently includes more than 50 product categories, including
home decor, skincare, sportswear and more. Strahan also released his
bestselling book, “Wake Up Happy: The Dream Big, Win Big Guide to
Transforming Your Life,” which includes personal stories and
motivational advice.

Prior to joining the ranks of the top broadcasters in the country,
Strahan played for 15 years in the NFL, was a seven-time Pro Bowler,
and was one of only four players ever to lead the NFL in sacks for two
seasons. In 2007, Strahan led the New York Giants to a dramatic Super
Bowl victory over the previously undefeated New England Patriots. His
spectacular NFL career earned Strahan induction into the 2014 Pro
Football Hall of Fame class, the sport’s highest honor, and the
College Football Hall of Fame class in 2025. During the NFL football
season, he serves as an analyst on “Fox NFL Sunday.”

Born in Houston, Texas, Strahan spent most of his youth in Germany,
where his father Gene was stationed in the U.S. Army. Strahan returned
to the U.S. for part of high school and was soon recruited to play
football at Texas Southern University.
