Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

November 30, 1960 (age 65)

Place of Birth

Leicester, England, UK

Also Known As

Gary Winston Lineker

IMDb

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.

Filmography

2025FilmKenny Dalglishas Self (archive footage)2025TVThe Assemblyas Self - Interviewee 2025FilmGary Lineker - Simply The Best 2024FilmStand or Fall: The Remarkable Rise of Brighton and Hove Albionas Self 2024FilmRooney 2004: World At His Feetas Self (archive footage)2024FilmJoe Lycett vs Sewageas Self 2024TVMessi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legendas Self 2023TVCaptains of the Worldas Self 2023TVIcons of Footballas Self - Interviewed Guest 2023FilmLionel Messi: Destinyas Self 2022FilmHurst: The First and Onlyas Self 2022FilmMessias Self 2021FilmRobbo: The Bryan Robson Storyas Self 2021TVSitting on a Fortuneas Self - Host 2021TVAmol Rajan Interviewsas Self - Interviewed Guest 2021TVGods of Snookeras Himself 2020FilmAnton Ferdinand: Football, Racism and Meas Self 2020TVTed Lassoas Gary Lineker 2020FilmReturn to Turin - Italia ‘90as Himself 2020TVThe First Teamas Himself 2020TVMatch of the Day Top 10as Self - Presenter 2020FilmGreavsieas Self 2019FilmGary Lineker: My Grandad's Waras Himself 2018TVThe Final Tableas Self 2018FilmBarry Davies: The Man, The Voice, The Legendas Himself 2018FilmManaging England: The Impossible Jobas Himself 2018FilmBobby Robson: More Than a Manageras Self 2018FilmMo Salah: A Football Fairytaleas Self 2018FilmFootball's 47 Best Worst Songsas Himself 2018FilmCountdown to the Full Motty 2018FilmGrandes Momentos del Fútbol: El bueno, el malo y el Diegoas Self 2017FilmMatthewsas Self 2017FilmThe Crucible: 40 Golden Snooker Yearsas Self 2016FilmThe Hand of God: 30 Years On 2015FilmRooney: The Man Behind the Goals 2015FilmBarça Dreams 2015FilmSchwarz, Rot, Gold und Fußballfieberas Self 2015FilmGascoigneas Self 2014FilmThe Crazy Gang - When Wimbledon Won The Cup 2014FilmOnce More for Bobbyas Himself 2014FilmMarvellousas Himself 2014FilmLineker in Brazil: The Beautiful Game 2014TVW1Aas Self 2013FilmThe Magnificent Elevenas Tomato 2013TVThe Last Legas Self 2009TVAnt and Dec's Christmas Showas The Penguin 2009FilmSir Bobby Robson: A Knight to Rememberas Self 2008TVAll Star Mr & Mrs 2007TVPhineas and Ferbas Soccer Player #1 (voice)2007TVThe Graham Norton Showas Self 2006TVUnderground Ernie 2006FilmWhen Lineker Met Maradonaas Self - Narrator 2005FilmThe Very Best of They Think It's All Overas Self 2005TVTop of the Pops Reloadedas Self 2004TVWho Do You Think You Are?as Self 2004TVMatch of the Day 2as Host 2004TVThe Gadget Show 2004TVHell's Kitchen 2003FilmPaul Gascoigne "Gazza" in Chinaas Self (archive footage)2002FilmJeffrey Archer: The Truthas England manager 2002FilmWhen Snooker Ruled the Worldas Self 2002FilmBend It Like Beckhamas Himself 2001TVFriday Night with Jonathan Rossas Self 2001TVThe Saturday Showas Self 2000TVThe Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything 1998FilmFaithas TV Presenter 1998TVParkinsonas Self 1996FilmWaiting for Gascoigne: The Story of a Legend 1995TVThey Think It's All Over 1995TVThe Frank Skinner Showas Self 1994TVRoom 101as Self 1994FilmAn Evening With Gary Linekeras Self 1993TVAll in the Gameas Self 1993FilmSplitting Heirsas Couple at Restaurant 1992FilmBest of Friends - The Official Story of Gary Lineker & Willie Thorne 1991FilmBernard and the Genieas Himself 1991TVPebble Millas Self 1990TVHave I Got News for Youas Self - Host 1990TVSpatzas Gary Lineker 1989FilmThe Worlds Greatest Goalsas Self (archive footage)1987FilmThe Grand Knockout Tournamentas Self 1986FilmHeroas Self 1980TVNewsnightas Self 1964TVMatch of the Dayas Self - Host —FilmSleeping Beauty Uncovered —TVHave I Got a Bit More News for Youas Self - Presenter