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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Hurst: The First and Only
as Self
2022
Robbo: The Bryan Robson Story
as Self
2021
Countdown to the Full Motty
2018
Lionel Messi: Destiny
as Self
2023
The Very Best of They Think It's All Over
as Self
2005
The Magnificent Eleven
as Tomato
2013
Sir Bobby Robson: A Knight to Remember
as Self
2009
Hero
as Self
1986
The Worlds Greatest Goals
as Self (archive footage)
1989
An Evening With Gary Lineker
as Self
1994
Gascoigne
as Self
2015
When Lineker Met Maradona
as Self - Narrator
2006
Faith
as TV Presenter
1998
The Grand Knockout Tournament
as Self
1987
Rooney 2004: World At His Feet
as Self (archive footage)
2024
Waiting for Gascoigne: The Story of a Legend
1996
Return to Turin - Italia ‘90
as Himself
2020
Rooney: The Man Behind the Goals
2015
Bernard and the Genie
as Himself
1991
Marvellous
as Himself
2014
TV Appearances
Hell's Kitchen
2004
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
as Self
2001
They Think It's All Over
1995
Top of the Pops Reloaded
as Self
2005
Underground Ernie
2006
The Saturday Show
as Self
2001
The Final Table
as Self
2018
The Frank Skinner Show
as Self
1995
Match of the Day 2
as Host
2004
Pebble Mill
as Self
1991
All Star Mr & Mrs
2008
Ant and Dec's Christmas Show
as The Penguin
2009