Gary Lineker
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1960-11-30 (64 years old)
Place of Birth
Leicester, England, UK
Gary Lineker
Biography
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.
Known For
Acting
(2025)
(2024)
Rooney 2004: World At His Feet
as Self (archive footage)
(2024)
Joe Lycett vs Sewage
as Self
(2023)
Lionel Messi: Destiny
as Self
(2022)
Messi
as Self
(2022)
Hurst: The First and Only
as Self
(2021)
(2020)
Greavsie
as Self
(2020)
(2020)
Return to Turin - Italia ‘90
as Himself
(2019)
Gary Lineker: My Grandad's War
as Himself
(2018)
(2018)
(2018)
(2018)
Football's 47 Best Worst Songs
as Himself
(2018)
(2018)
Managing England: The Impossible Job
as Himself
(2018)
(2017)
(2017)
Matthews
as Self
(2016)
(2015)
(2015)
Gascoigne
as Self
(2015)
(2015)
(2014)
Marvellous
as Himself
(2014)
(2014)
Once More for Bobby
as Himself
(2014)
(2013)
The Magnificent Eleven
as Tomato
(2009)
(2006)
When Lineker Met Maradona
as Self - Narrator
(2005)
(2003)
Paul Gascoigne "Gazza" in China
as Self (archive footage)
(2002)
Bend It Like Beckham
as Himself
(2002)
Jeffrey Archer: The Truth
as England manager
(2002)
When Snooker Ruled the World
as Self
(1998)
Faith
as TV Presenter
(1996)
(1994)
An Evening With Gary Lineker
as Self
(1993)
Splitting Heirs
as Couple at Restaurant
(1991)
Bernard and the Genie
as Himself
(1989)
The Worlds Greatest Goals
as Self (archive footage)
(1987)
(1986)
Hero
as Self
Crew
(2006)