Who is blindside movie based on?

Michael Oher
Based on the 2006 book of the same name by Michael Lewis, the film tells the story of Michael Oher, an American football offensive lineman who overcame an impoverished upbringing to play in the National Football League (NFL) with the help of his adoptive parents Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy.

What ever happened to Michael Orr?

Michael Oher retired from the NFL in 2017 After his five-year run with the Ravens, Oher signed a four-year, $20 million contract with the Tennessee Titans. His tenure with the team was short-lived, though, since he was put on the injured reserve list with a toe injury after starting 11 games.

What happened to The Blind Side family?

Leigh Anne Tuohy and her husband, Sean, still live in Memphis, Tennessee, and are proud parents of three — and now, according to Instagram, grandparents as well. The core values of their family seem to remain, but Tuohy’s been pretty busy since “The Blind Side” thrust her into the public eye back in 2009.

Was the car accident in The Blind Side true?

The car accident was on a different street. But the scene where Michael Oher stops an air bag from hitting their son wasn’t embellished. “That’s 100 percent accurate,” Sean said. “The car behind them was someone from the basketball team.

Did Michael Oher attend Ole Miss?

His biographical film melted our hearts in 2009, but former All-American Ole Miss tackle and first-round pick Michael Oher says he’s had enough of ‘The Blind Side’ and its false representation leading to struggles at the next level.

Is Michael Oher still playing?

Oher failed his physical prior to the 2017 campaign and was made a free agent for the final time. Oher started 110 games over eight NFL seasons as an offensive tackle, but the famous NFL player never reached a Pro Bowl.

Are the Tuohys still married?

Tuohy married her husband Sean Tuohy in 1982. They have three children. Their adopted son Michael Oher is a former National Football League offensive lineman. Their daughter Collins Tuohy was a state champion pole vaulter and a cheerleader at the University of Mississippi.