Alex Ferguson
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 31, 1941 in Glasgow, Scotland
- Active Years
- 1989–2026 (38 Years)
- Total Credits
- 103 credits in database
Biography
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Alex Ferguson (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 90-130 words.
Focus: Identity profile of Alex Ferguson (Acting).
Name: Sir Alexander Chapman Ferguson CBE (also known as Alex Ferguson, Fergie, Alexander Chapman Ferguson Sir Alexander Chap).
Birth Date: 31 December 1941.
Birth Place: Glasgow, Scotland.
Profession (General): Scottish former football manager and player.
Football Career: Managed Manchester United from 1986 to 2013.
Acting Credits (Known For): Acting.
Known Credits Count: 103.
Specific Acting Credits: Separate Lives (1995), Millennium (1996), and Cat Swallows Parakeet and Speaks! (1996).
Draft 1: Sir Alexander Chapman Ferguson, also known as Alex Ferguson or Fergie, is a Scottish former professional football manager and player born on December 31, 1941, in Glasgow, Scotland. While best known for managing Manchester United from 1986 to 2013, he is also credited with acting roles. He has 103 known credits in this field. His acting work includes appearances in Separate Lives (1995), Millennium (1996), and Cat Swallows Parakeet and Speaks! (1996). Ferguson is recognized for his football career, where he managed Manchester United for many years and is credited with valuing youth through the Class of '92.
Refining for constraints and word count:
The prompt asks for an "identity profile of Alex Ferguson (Acting)". I should balance the football background (as it's part of his identity in the sources)
Career overview
Sir Alexander Chapman Ferguson, also known by the nickname Fergie, was born on December 31, 1941, in Glasgow, Scotland. He is a Scottish former professional football manager and player who is best known for managing Manchester United from 1986 to 2013.
In addition to his career in football, Ferguson has acting credits listed on film databases. According to available records, his known acting work includes appearances in the feature film Separate Lives, released in 1995, as well as the projects Millennium and Cat Swallows Parakeet and Speaks!, both released in 1996.
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Full Filmography
103 titles- MOURINHO (2026) as Self
- Cantona (2026) as Self
- PL Stories: Henrik Larsson (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- Manchester United on Video - 1999-00 - Vol 2 - Oct to Nov (2026) as Himself
- Saipan (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Sir Alex (2025) as Self
- Schmeichel (2025) as self
- Joe the First (2025)
- 99 (2024) as Self
- Pep Guardiola: Chasing Perfection (2024) as Self
- Rooney 2004: World At His Feet (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Sir Alex (2024) as Self
- Beckham (2023) as Self
- Generation Wembley (2023) as Self
- Icons of Football (2023) as Self - Interviewed Guest
- Sir Bobby Charlton: The First Gentleman Of Football (2023) as Himself
- Pelé: King of the Game (2023) as Self
- Aberdeen '83: Once in a Lifetime (2023) as Self
- The Pogmentary: Born Ready (2022) as Self
- Guy Roux, une histoire de France (2022)
- Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In (2021) as Self
- Robbo: The Bryan Robson Story (2021) as Self
- The United Way (2021) as Self - Former Manager
- Arsène Wenger: Invincible (2021) as Self
- Maradona: The Greatest Ever (2021) as Self
- Walter: A Life in Football (2021) as Self
- The Lawman (2020) as Self
- Manchester United: For the Glory (2020) as Self
- Cristiano Ronaldo: The One and Only (2020)
- The Three Kings (2020) as Himself
- Lionel Messi - The GOAT - Official Movie (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Busby (2019) as Self
- The Impossible Dream (2019) as Self
- Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager (2018) as Self
- Fergie Vs Wenger: The Feud (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Ronaldo vs. Messi: Face Off! (2017) as Self
- Kenny (2017) as Himself
- Sir Alex Ferguson: Secrets of Success (2015) as Self
- Live from Studio Five (2009) as Self
- Sir Bobby Robson: A Knight to Remember (2009) as Self
- Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2008 (2008) as Self
- Manchester City: End of Season Review 2007/2008 (2008)
- Manchester United - The Champions League Final and The Road To Moscow 2008 (2008) as Himself
- Manchester United F.C. - The Magic of The F.A. Cup (2008) as Himself
- The King: The Story of Denis Law (2007)
- Jimmy Johnstone: Lord of the Wing (2004)
- Manchester United: Play Like Champions (2003)
- Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2002 (2002) as Self (Manager 1986-)
- That Tony Wilson (2002) as Self
- Roy Keane: As I See It (2002) as Self
- Manchester United: Beyond the Promised Land (2000) as Self - Manager
- Manchester United on Video - 1999-00 - Vol 5 - Apr to May (2000) as Himself
- Manchester United on Video - 1999-00 - Vol 3 - Dec to Jan (2000) as Himself
- Manchester United on Video - 1999-00 - Vol 4 - Feb to Mar (2000) as Himself
- Harvey (1999) as Zabladowski
- Manchester United Season Review 1998-99 The Treble (1999) as Himself
- Rangers FC: Rangers Gold (1999)
- Manchester United on Video - 1998-99 - Vol 4 - Feb to Mar (1999)
- Manchester United on Video - 1998-99 - Vol 5 - Apr to May (1999) as Himself
- Manchester United on Video - 1999-00 - Vol 1 - Aug to Sep (1999) as Himself
- The Alex Ferguson Story (1998) as Self
- Big Ron Bites Back (1998)
- Manchester United on Video - 1998-99 - Vol 2 - Oct to Nov (1998) as Himself
- Manchester United on Video - 1997-98 - Vol 5 - Apr to May (1998) as Himself
- Manchester United on Video - 1997-98 - Vol 4 - Feb to March (1998) as Himself
- Manchester United on Video - 1997-98 - Vol 3 - Dec to Jan (1998) as Himself
- Manchester United Season Review 1996-1997 - Champions Again! (1997) as Self (archive footage)
- Busby, Stein & Shankly: The Football Men (1997)
- Manchester United Video Magazine - 1996-97 - June to July (1997) as Himself
- Manchester United Video Magazine - 1996-97 - Feb to March (1997) as Himself
- Manchester United Video Magazine - 1996-97 - Dec to Jan (1997) as Himself
- Manchester United on Video - 1997-98 - Vol 1 - Aug to Sep (1997) as Himself
- Alex Ferguson's Ultimate United (1997) as Himself
- Manchester United on Video - 1997-98 - Vol 2 - Oct to Nov (1997) as Himself
- Manchester United Video Magazine - 1996-97 - Apr to May (1997) as Himself
- Manchester United F.C. - Greatest F.A. Cup Victories Volume 2 (1996) as Himself
- Manchester United on Video - 1995-96 - Vol 6 (1996) as Himself
- Manchester United on Video - 1995-96 - Vol 5 (1996) as Himself
- Manchester United on Video - 1995-96 - Vol 4 (1996) as Himself
- Manchester United Video Magazine - 1996-97 - Oct to Nov (1996) as Himself
- Manchester United on Video - 1995-96 - Vol 3 (1996) as Himself
- Alex Ferguson - The Official Story (1995) as Himself
- Manchester United on Video - 1994-95 - Vol 4 (1995) as Himself
- Manchester United on Video - 1995-96 - Vol 2 (1995) as Himself
- Manchester United on Video - 1994-95 - Vol 5 (1995) as Himself
- The Very Best Of Manchester United - A Decade Of Action - 1983-94 (1995) as Himself
- Manchester United on Video - 1994-95 - Vol 6 (1995) as Himself
- Manchester United on Video - 1995-96 - Vol 1 (1995) as Himself
- Eric the King (1994) as Self
- Manchester United on Video - 1993-94 - Vol 3 (1994) as Himself
- Manchester United on Video - 1993-94 - Vol 4 (1994) as Himself
- Manchester United on Video - 1994-95 - Vol 3 (1994) as Himself
- Manchester United on Video - 1994-95 - Vol 2 (1994) as Himself
- Fergie's Dream Team - The Official Story of The United Team That Made History (1994) as Himself
- Manchester United on Video - 1994-95 - Vol 1 (1994) as Himself
- Soccer's Hard Men (1992) as Self
- Manchester United F.C. - The Strike Force (1992) as Himself
- Manchester United F.C. - Greatest F.A. Cup Victories Volume 1 (1991) as Himself
- Chelsea- Season 1989/90 (1990)
- Manchester United F.C. in the 80's - A Decade of Sensational Football (1990) as Himself
- Manchester United F.C. - The Inside Story (1989) as Himself
- Manchester United on Video - 1998-99 - Vol 1 - Aug to Sept as Himself
- Manchester United on Video - 1998-99 - Vol 3 - Dec to Jan as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Alex Ferguson best known for?
Alex Ferguson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including MOURINHO (2026), Saipan (2025), Pelé: King of the Game (2023), Ronaldo vs. Messi: Face Off! (2017).
When and where was Alex Ferguson born?
Alex Ferguson was born on December 31, 1941 in Glasgow, Scotland.
How many credits does Alex Ferguson have?
Alex Ferguson has accumulated over 103 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2026.
What is Alex Ferguson's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Alex Ferguson (Acting). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisk...
Alex Ferguson by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Pelé: King of the Game (2023) as Self — aged about 81
- Saipan (2025) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 83
- Ronaldo vs. Messi: Face Off! (2017) as Self — aged about 75
- MOURINHO (2026) as Self — aged about 84
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