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Gary Lineker

Acting Born Nov 30, 1960 Leicester, England, UK 24 credits

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.

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Known for

The Graham Norton Show

as Self

Phineas and Ferb

as Soccer Player #1 (voice)

Ted Lasso

as Gary Lineker
Film

Persona

as Self - Host

The Rest Is Football

as Self - Host

Full filmography

  • 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
  • The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
  • Phineas and Ferb (2007) as Soccer Player #1 (voice)
  • Ted Lasso (2020) as Gary Lineker
  • Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Host
  • Newsnight (1980) as Self
  • The Last Leg (2013) as Self
  • Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Presenter
  • Match of the Day 2 (2004) as Host
  • Parkinson (1998) as Self
  • Who Do You Think You Are? (2004) as Self
  • Pebble Mill (1991) as Self
  • Room 101 (1994) as Self
  • The Rest Is Football (2026) as Self - Host
  • Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self
  • The Frank Skinner Show (1995) as Self
  • The Gadget Show (2004)
  • W1A (2014) as Self
  • Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend (2024) as Self
  • The Saturday Show (2001) as Self