- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 30, 1960
- Place of Birth
- Leicester, England, UK
Gary Lineker
Gary Winston Lineker is a former professional footballer turned popular television presenter and sports broadcaster. Renowned for his exceptional goal-scoring abilities and his clean disciplinary record on the field, Lineker is one of England’s football legends. After retiring from football, he transitioned into broadcasting, where he became the longstanding presenter of the BBC’s Match of the Day and a prominent voice in sports media. Born on November 30, 1960, in Leicester, England, Lineker is also widely recognized for his articulate social commentary and charitable efforts.
Filmography
tvThe Rest Is Football
2026 · Self - Host
movieButcher: Invisible Wounds
2026 · Self
movieThe Match
2026 · Self
movieSaipan
2025 · Self (archive footage)
movieKenny Dalglish
2025 · Self (archive footage)
tvThe Assembly
2025 · Self - Interviewee
movieGary Lineker - Simply The Best
2025
movieStand or Fall: The Remarkable Rise of Brighton and Hove Albion
2024 · Self
movieRooney 2004: World At His Feet
2024 · Self (archive footage)
movieJoe Lycett vs Sewage
2024 · Self
tvMessi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend
2024 · Self
tvCaptains of the World
2023 · Self
tvIcons of Football
2023 · Self - Interviewed Guest
movieLionel Messi: Destiny
2023 · Self
tvSuper League: The War for Football
2023 · Self
movieHurst: The First and Only
2022 · Self
movieMessi
2022 · Self
movieRobbo: The Bryan Robson Story
2021 · Self
tvSitting on a Fortune
2021 · Self - Host
tvAmol Rajan Interviews
2021 · Self - Interviewed Guest
tvGods of Snooker
2021 · Himself, Self - Sports Broadcaster and Snooker Fan
movieAnton Ferdinand: Football, Racism and Me
2020 · Self
tvTed Lasso
2020 · Gary Lineker
Return to Turin - Italia ‘90
movieReturn to Turin - Italia ‘90
2020 · Himself
tvThe First Team
2020 · Himself
tvMatch of the Day Top 10
2020 · Self - Presenter
Greavsie
movieGreavsie
2020 · Self
movieGary Lineker: My Grandad's War
2019 · Himself
tvThe Final Table
2018 · Self
Barry Davies: The Man, The Voice, The Legend
movieBarry Davies: The Man, The Voice, The Legend
2018 · Himself
movieManaging England: The Impossible Job
2018 · Himself
movieBobby Robson: More Than a Manager
2018 · Self
movieMo Salah: A Football Fairytale
2018 · Self
movieFootball's 47 Best Worst Songs
2018 · Himself
movieCountdown to the Full Motty
2018
movieGrandes Momentos del Fútbol: El bueno, el malo y el Diego
2018 · Self
movieMatthews
2017 · Self
movieThe Crucible: 40 Golden Snooker Years
2017 · Self
movieThe Hand of God: 30 Years On
2016
movieRooney: The Man Behind the Goals
2015
movieBarça Dreams
2015
movieSchwarz, Rot, Gold und Fußballfieber
2015 · Self
movieGascoigne
2015 · Self
movieThe Crazy Gang - When Wimbledon Won The Cup
2014 · Self
movieThe Boy in the Dress
2014 · Gary Lineker
movieOnce More for Bobby
2014 · Himself
movieMarvellous
2014 · Himself
movieLineker in Brazil: The Beautiful Game
2014
tvW1A
2014 · Self
movieThe Magnificent Eleven
2013 · Tomato
tvThe Last Leg
2013 · Self
Ant and Dec's Christmas Show
tvAnt and Dec's Christmas Show
2009 · The Penguin
movieSir Bobby Robson: A Knight to Remember
2009 · Self
movieSir Bobby Robson - A Tribute
2009 · Himself
tvAll Star Mr & Mrs
2008
tvPhineas and Ferb
2007 · Soccer Player #1 (voice)
tvThe Graham Norton Show
2007 · Self
Underground Ernie
tvUnderground Ernie
2006
movieWhen Lineker Met Maradona
2006 · Self - Narrator, Writer
movieThe Very Best of They Think It's All Over
2005 · Self
Top of the Pops Reloaded
tvTop of the Pops Reloaded
2005 · Self
tvWho Do You Think You Are?
2004 · Self
tvMatch of the Day 2
2004 · Host
tvThe Gadget Show
2004
tvHell's Kitchen
2004
moviePaul Gascoigne "Gazza" in China
2003 · Self (archive footage)
movieJeffrey Archer: The Truth
2002 · England manager
movieWhen Snooker Ruled the World
2002 · Self
movieBend It Like Beckham
2002 · Himself
tvFriday Night with Jonathan Ross
2001 · Self
tvThe Saturday Show
2001 · Self
Ally McCoist's Trial and Error's
movieAlly McCoist's Trial and Error's
2000
tvThe Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything
2000
movieFaith
1998 · TV Presenter
tvParkinson
1998 · Self
movieWaiting for Gascoigne: The Story of a Legend
1996
tvThey Think It's All Over
1995
tvThe Frank Skinner Show
1995 · Self
tvRoom 101
1994 · Self
movieAn Evening with Gary Lineker
1994 · Self
movieGreat World Cup Superstars
1994 · Self
tvAll in the Game
1993 · Self, Creator
movieSplitting Heirs
1993 · Couple at Restaurant
Best of Friends - The Official Story of Gary Lineker & Willie Thorne
movieBest of Friends - The Official Story of Gary Lineker & Willie Thorne
1992
movieIan Wright- Do the Wright Thing
1991
movieBernard and the Genie
1991 · Himself
Pebble Mill
tvPebble Mill
1991 · Self
movieVM-krönika 1990
1990 · Self (archive footage)
tvHave I Got News for You
1990 · Self - Host
tvSpatz
1990 · Gary Lineker
movieThe Worlds Greatest Goals
1989 · Self (archive footage)
movieThe Grand Knockout Tournament
1987 · Self
movieHero
1986 · Self
movieVM-krönika 1986
1986 · Self (archive footage)
tvNewsnight
1980 · Self
tvMatch of the Day
1964 · Self - Host, Presenter, Self - Presenter, Pundit
Sleeping Beauty Uncovered
movieSleeping Beauty Uncovered
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movieTottenham Hotspur: 125 Great Goals
— · Himself
tvHave I Got a Bit More News for You
— · Self - Presenter
tvThe Box
— · Self - Host