Gary Lineker

Personal Info

Birthday

November 30, 1960

(64 years old)

Place of Birth

Leicester, England, UK

Also Known As

Gary Winston Lineker

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

Phineas and Ferb

Ted Lasso

Have I Got News for You

Match of the Day

Match of the Day 2

Spatz

Splitting Heirs

The Magnificent Eleven

Filmography

2024
Rooney 2004: World At His Feet
as Self (archive footage)
Joe Lycett vs Sewage
as Self
2023
Lionel Messi: Destiny
as Self
2022
Hurst: The First and Only
as Self
Messi
as Self
2021
Robbo: The Bryan Robson Story
as Self
2020
Anton Ferdinand: Football, Racism and Me
as Self
Return to Turin - Italia ‘90
as Himself
Greavsie
as Self
2019
Gary Lineker: My Grandad's War
as Himself
2018
Barry Davies: The Man, The Voice, The Legend
as Himself
Managing England: The Impossible Job
as Himself
Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager
as Self
Football's 47 Best Worst Songs
as Himself
Grandes Momentos del Fútbol: El bueno, el malo y el Diego
as Self
2017
Matthews
as Self
The Crucible: 40 Golden Snooker Years
as Self
2015
Schwarz, Rot, Gold und Fußballfieber
as Self
Gascoigne
as Self
2014
Once More for Bobby
as Himself
Marvellous
as Himself
2013
The Magnificent Eleven
as Tomato
2009
Sir Bobby Robson: A Knight to Remember
as Self
2006
When Lineker Met Maradona
as Self - Narrator
2005
The Very Best of They Think It's All Over
as Self
2003
Paul Gascoigne "Gazza" in China
as Self (archive footage)
2002
Jeffrey Archer: The Truth
as England manager
When Snooker Ruled the World
as Self
Bend It Like Beckham
as Himself
1998
Faith
as TV Presenter
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
The Grand Knockout Tournament
as Self
1986
Hero
as Self