Portrait of Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker

Acting

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.

Born: November 30, 1960

Place of Birth: Leicester, England, UK

Filmography

2025
The Assembly

as Self - Interviewee

2024
Rooney 2004: World At His Feet

as Self (archive footage)

2023
Icons of Football

as Self - Interviewed Guest

2022
Messi

as Self

2021
Sitting on a Fortune

as Self - Host

2021
Gods of Snooker

as Himself

2021
Gods of Snooker

as Self - Sports Broadcaster and Snooker Fan

2020
Ted Lasso

as Gary Lineker

2020
The First Team

as Himself

2020
Match of the Day Top 10

as Self - Presenter

2018
2017
Matthews

as Self

2015
Gascoigne

as Self

2014
2014
Marvellous

as Himself

2014
W1A

as Self

2013
2007
Phineas and Ferb

as Soccer Player #1 (voice)

2006
When Lineker Met Maradona

as Self - Narrator

2003
Paul Gascoigne "Gazza" in China

as Self (archive footage)

2002
Jeffrey Archer: The Truth

as England manager

2002
1998
Faith

as TV Presenter

1998
Parkinson

as Self

1994
Room 101

as Self

1993
1993
Splitting Heirs

as Couple at Restaurant

1991
1990
1990
Spatz

as Gary Lineker

1989
The Worlds Greatest Goals

as Self (archive footage)

1986
Hero

as Self

1980
Newsnight

as Self

1964
Match of the Day

as Self - Host

1964
1964
Match of the Day

as Presenter

1964
Match of the Day

as Self - Presenter

1964
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