Gary Lineker
Biography
Gary Winston Lineker, born 30 November 1960 in Leicester, England, is a male former professional footballer who became a prominent television presenter and sports broadcaster. Renowned for his prolific goal‑scoring and clean disciplinary record, he is regarded as one of England’s football legends and the only player to finish as top scorer in the English league with three clubs—Leicester City, Everton and Tottenham Hotspur. After retiring, Lineker assumed the longstanding role of presenter on the BBC’s Match of the Day and is noted for articulate social commentary and charitable work. In addition to his broadcasting career, he has an acting portfolio listed on TMDB with 107 credits, including appearances in productions such as Ted Lasso, Phineas & Ferb and Mo Salah: A Football Fairytale.
Career overview
Gary Winston Lineker was born on 30 November 1960 in Leicester, England. He built a distinguished football career, playing as a forward for Leicester City, Everton and Tottenham Hotspur. He is noted as the only player to have finished as top goalscorer in England’s top division with three different clubs, a record that underlines his reputation as one of his generation’s most prolific scorers. His playing style was marked by a strong goal‑scoring instinct and a clean disciplinary record, attributes that contributed to his status as a football legend in England.
After retiring from professional sport, Lineker moved into television presenting and sports broadcasting. He became the longstanding host of the BBC’s flagship programme Match of the Day, where his articulate commentary and social insight have made him a prominent voice in sports media. In addition to his broadcasting work, he is recognised for his charitable activities and public commentary on social issues.
Beyond sport, Lineker has pursued an acting career. The Movie Database lists him as known for acting with more than one hundred credited appearances. His filmography includes work on productions such as the television series Ted Lasso, the animated show Phineas & Ferb, and the documentary‑style film Mo Salah: A Football Fairytale. These roles complement his extensive background in football and broadcasting, illustrating a multifaceted public profile.
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111 titles- The Match (2026) as Self
- The Rest Is Football (2026) as Self - Host
- Butcher: Invisible Wounds (2026) as Self
- Saipan (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Kenny Dalglish (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- The Assembly (2025) as Self - Interviewee
- Gary Lineker - Simply The Best (2025)
- Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend (2024) as Self
- Stand or Fall: The Remarkable Rise of Brighton and Hove Albion (2024) as Self
- Rooney 2004: World At His Feet (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Joe Lycett vs Sewage (2024) as Self
- Captains of the World (2023) as Self
- Lionel Messi: Destiny (2023) as Self
- Super League: The War for Football (2023) as Self
- Icons of Football (2023) as Self - Interviewed Guest
- Lionel Messi - The Drama of Argentina (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Messi (2022) as Self
- Hurst: The First and Only (2022) as Self
- Amol Rajan Interviews (2021) as Self - Interviewed Guest
- Gods of Snooker (2021) as Himself
- Gods of Snooker (2021) as Self - Sports Broadcaster and Snooker Fan
- Sitting on a Fortune (2021) as Self - Host
- Robbo: The Bryan Robson Story (2021) as Self
- Ted Lasso (2020) as Gary Lineker
- The First Team (2020) as Himself
- Greavsie (2020) as Self
- Match of the Day Top 10 (2020) as Self - Presenter
- Anton Ferdinand: Football, Racism and Me (2020) as Self
- Return to Turin - Italia ‘90 (2020) as Himself
- Lionel Messi - The GOAT - Official Movie (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Gary Lineker: My Grandad's War (2019) as Himself
- The Final Table (2018) as Self
- Countdown to the Full Motty (2018)
- Mo Salah: A Football Fairytale (2018) as Self
- Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager (2018) as Self
- Football's 47 Best Worst Songs (2018) as Himself
- Barry Davies: The Man, The Voice, The Legend (2018) as Himself
- Grandes Momentos del Fútbol: El bueno, el malo y el Diego (2018) as Self
- Managing England: The Impossible Job (2018) as Himself
- The Crucible: 40 Golden Snooker Years (2017) as Self
- Matthews (2017) as Self
- The Hand of God: 30 Years On (2016)
- Gascoigne (2015) as Self
- Barça Dreams (2015) as Self
- Rooney: The Man Behind the Goals (2015)
- Schwarz, Rot, Gold und Fußballfieber (2015) as Self
- W1A (2014) as Self
- Marvellous (2014) as Himself
- The Boy in the Dress (2014) as Gary Lineker
- Once More for Bobby (2014) as Himself
- The Crazy Gang - When Wimbledon Won The Cup (2014) as Self
- Lineker in Brazil: The Beautiful Game (2014)
- The Last Leg (2013) as Self
- The Magnificent Eleven (2013) as Tomato
- Sir Bobby Robson - A Tribute (2009) as Himself
- Ant and Dec's Christmas Show (2009) as The Penguin
- Sir Bobby Robson: A Knight to Remember (2009) as Self
- All Star Mr & Mrs (2008)
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Phineas and Ferb (2007) as Soccer Player #1 (voice)
- Underground Ernie (2006)
- When Lineker Met Maradona (2006) as Self - Narrator
- When Lineker Met Maradona (2006) Writer
- Top of the Pops Reloaded (2005) as Self
- The Very Best of They Think It's All Over (2005) as Self
- Who Do You Think You Are? (2004) as Self
- Match of the Day 2 (2004) as Host
- The Gadget Show (2004)
- Hell's Kitchen (2004)
- Paul Gascoigne "Gazza" in China (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Bend It Like Beckham (2002) as Himself
- Jeffrey Archer: The Truth (2002) as England manager
- When Snooker Ruled the World (2002) as Self
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self
- The Saturday Show (2001) as Self
- The History of the World Cups: Mexico '86 (2000) as Self (archive footage)
- The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything (2000)
- Ally McCoist's Trial and Error's (2000)
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- Faith (1998) as TV Presenter
- TFI Friday (1996)
- Waiting for Gascoigne: The Story of a Legend (1996)
- The Frank Skinner Show (1995) as Self
- They Think It's All Over (1995)
- Room 101 (1994) as Self
- Great World Cup Superstars (1994) as Self
- An Evening with Gary Lineker (1994) as Self
- All in the Game (1993) as Self
- All in the Game (1993) Creator
- Splitting Heirs (1993) as Couple at Restaurant
- Best of Friends - The Official Story of Gary Lineker & Willie Thorne (1992)
- Pebble Mill (1991) as Self
- Bernard and the Genie (1991) as Himself
- Ian Wright- Do the Wright Thing (1991)
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Host
- VM-krönika 1990 (1990) as Self (archive footage)
- Spatz (1990) as Gary Lineker
- The Worlds Greatest Goals (1989) as Self (archive footage)
- The Grand Knockout Tournament (1987) as Self
- Hero (1986) as Self
- VM-krönika 1986 (1986) as Self (archive footage)
- Newsnight (1980) as Self
- Match of the Day (1964) as Self - Host
- Match of the Day (1964) as Host
- Match of the Day (1964) as Presenter
- Match of the Day (1964) as Self - Presenter
- Match of the Day (1964) as Pundit
- Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Presenter
- The Box as Self - Host
- Sleeping Beauty Uncovered
- Tottenham Hotspur: 125 Great Goals as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gary Lineker best known for?
Gary Lineker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Match (2026), The Rest Is Football (2026), Saipan (2025), Ted Lasso (2020).
When and where was Gary Lineker born?
Gary Lineker was born on November 30, 1960 in Leicester, England, UK.
How many credits does Gary Lineker have?
Gary Lineker has accumulated over 111 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2026.
What is Gary Lineker's background in cinema and television?
Gary Winston Lineker, born 30 November 1960 in Leicester, England, is a male former professional footballer who became a prominent television presenter and sports broadcaster. Renowned for his prolific goal‑scoring and clean disciplinary record, he is regarded as one of England’s football legends and the only player to...