Ed Sabol Full Name: Edwin Sabol Profession: Filmmaker and Founder of NFL Films Nationality: American Biography: Together with his son Steve, Ed Sabol founded NFL Films, which transformed the game of football, and allowed fans to get a closer look at the game. Born: September 11, 1916 Birthplace: Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA Generation: Greatest Generation Chinese Zodiac: Dragon Star Sign: Virgo Died: February 9, 2015 (aged 98) Historical Events 2011-02-05 Ed Sabol, co-founder of NFL Films, elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Famous Film Producers and Filmmakers Billy Wilder David Lynch Hayao Miyazaki Sridevi Kapoor Steve Sabol Warren Beatty