Des Lynam
Acting Born Sep 17, 1942 Ennis - County Clare - Ireland 29 credits
Biography
Des Lynam works in acting. Born September 17, 1942 in Ennis - County Clare - Ireland. Archytele tracks 29 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Stand or Fall: The Remarkable Rise of Brighton and Hove Albion
Bosman: The Player Who Changed Football
Sir Bobby Robson: A Knight to Remember
Sport Mastermind
That's What I Call Television
The One ShowBest Ever Spitting ImageChampions Of Europe: The Official Story Of The World's Greatest Football Competition
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
Grumpy Old MenTrevor's World of Sport
Footballers' Wives
My Summer With Des
TFI Friday
They Think It's All Over
Room 101Harry Enfield and Chums
Have I Got News for You
Going Live!
Countdown
An Audience with...
Sportsnight
Match of the DayMatch of the DayMatch of the DayMatch of the DayMatch of the Day
Grandstand
Full Filmography
29 titles- Stand or Fall: The Remarkable Rise of Brighton and Hove Albion (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Bosman: The Player Who Changed Football (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Sir Bobby Robson: A Knight to Remember (2009) as Self
- Sport Mastermind (2008)
- That's What I Call Television (2007) as Self - Co-host
- The One Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- Best Ever Spitting Image (2006) as Self
- Champions Of Europe: The Official Story Of The World's Greatest Football Competition (2006) as Himself
- Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2 (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Grumpy Old Men (2003) as Self
- Trevor's World of Sport (2003) as Self
- Footballers' Wives (2002) as Des Lynam
- My Summer With Des (1998) as Himself
- TFI Friday (1996)
- They Think It's All Over (1995)
- Room 101 (1994) as Self
- Harry Enfield and Chums (1994) as Desmond Lynam
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Host
- Going Live! (1987) as Self
- Countdown (1982) as Self - Host
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- Sportsnight (1968) as Self - Presenter
- Match of the Day (1964) as Host
- Match of the Day (1964) as Guest
- Match of the Day (1964) as Headlines
- Match of the Day (1964) as Self - Presenter
- Match of the Day (1964) as Commentator
- Match of the Day (1964) as Pundit
- Grandstand (1958) as Self - Presenter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Des Lynam best known for?
Des Lynam is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The One Show (2006), Charlotte's Web (1973), Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966).
When and where was Des Lynam born?
Des Lynam was born on September 17, 1942 in Ennis - County Clare - Ireland.
How many credits does Des Lynam have?
Des Lynam has accumulated over 29 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1958 to 2024.
Des Lynam by the numbers
29credits
7films
22TV series
1958–2024active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Grandstand (1958) as Self - Presenter — aged about 15
- Match of the Day (1964) as Host — aged about 21
- Match of the Day (1964) as Guest — aged about 21
- Match of the Day (1964) as Headlines — aged about 21
- Match of the Day (1964) as Self - Presenter — aged about 21
- Match of the Day (1964) as Commentator — aged about 21
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