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Les Ferdinand

Known For
Acting
Born
December 8, 1966 in Acton, London, England, UK
Active Years
1964–2024 (61 Years)
Total Credits
10 credits in database
Acting Born Dec 8, 1966 Acton, London, England, UK 10 credits
10
Total Credits
1964–2024
61 Years Career Span
5
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Les Ferdinand (Acting).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text.
Sources provided:
[1] TMDB: Leslie Ferdinand MBE, English former professional footballer, current coach, director of football at Queens Park Rangers. Known for acting. 10 credits. Gender: Male. Birthday: December 8, 1966. Place of birth: Acton, London, England, UK.
[2] Wikipedia: Scored 50 goals in 84 games at Newcastle. Partnership with Alan Shearer. Known as 'Sir Les' on Tyneside.
[3] IMDb: Born 8 December 1966 in Paddington, London, England, UK.
[4] Simple English Wikipedia: Born 8 December 1966. Former football player. Played for England national team.
[5] Wikiwand: Leslie Ferdinand is an English football coach, former professional footballer and television pundit.
Name: Leslie Ferdinand MBE (or Les Ferdinand).
Birth Date: December 8, 1966.
Birth Place: Acton, London, England, UK [1] or Paddington, London, England, UK [3].
Nationality/Role: English former professional footballer [1, 4, 5], current coach [1, 5], director of football at Queens Park Rangers [1], television pundit [5].
Acting: Known for acting with 10 credits [1].
Football details: Played for the England national team [4]. Scored 50 goals in 84 games at Newcastle, forming a partnership with Alan Shearer [2]. Known as 'Sir Les' on Tyneside [2].

Leslie Ferdinand MBE is an English former professional footballer, football coach, and television pundit. He is also the director of football at Queens Park Rangers. Born on December 8, 1966, in London, England, his place of birth is cited as Act

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Les Ferdinand (Acting) based only on provided sources.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, ratings, etc.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Format: Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Topic: Career overview of Les Ferdinand (specifically focusing on the "Acting" aspect as requested, though the sources mostly cover his football career).
[1] TMDB: Leslie Ferdinand MBE, English former professional footballer, current coach, director of football at Queens Park Rangers. Known for: Acting. Known credits: 10. Birthday: December 8, 1966. Place of Birth: Acton, London, England, UK.
[2] Wikipedia: Scored 50 goals in 84 games at Newcastle. Partnership with Alan Shearer. Known as 'Sir Les' on Tyneside.
[3] IMDb: Born 8 December 1966 in Paddington, London, England, UK.
[4] Simple English Wikipedia: Former football player. Played for the England national team.
[5] Wikiwand: Leslie Ferdinand is an English football coach, former professional footballer and television pundit.
The user asks for a "career overview of Les Ferdinand (Acting)".
Source [1] lists him as "Known For Acting" and has "10 Known Credits".
However, the sources do not list any specific acting titles, roles, or dates.
The sources do provide extensive information about his football career.
Constraint Check: "Write a 180-260 word career overview of Les Ferdinand (Acting)".
Problem: If I only write about acting, I have almost nothing to say because the sources don't name any movies or shows. If I write about his football career, I am deviating from the specific prompt "career overview of Les Ferdinand (Acting)".
Wait: The prompt asks for a career overview of "Les Ferdinand (Acting)". In the context of TMDB/IMDb, this usually refers to his profile as an actor. But the sources provided are about his football career.
Archivist Rule: "If a detail is not in the provided material, you omit it rather than guess."
Strategy: I must combine his identity as a former professional footballer and coach with the fact that he is known for acting according to TMDB. I cannot invent acting credits. I will describe his professional background as provided.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Football Background.
Leslie Ferdinand, also known as Les Ferdinand, is an English former professional footballer, football coach, and television pundit. Born on December 8, 1966, in London, England, his birthplaces are cited as Acton and Paddington. During his football career, he played for the England national team. While playing for Newcastle, he scored 50 goals in 84 games and formed a strike partnership with Alan Shearer. He is known affectionately as Sir Les on Tyneside.
Paragraph 2: Current Roles and Acting Credits.
In addition to his footballing career, Ferdinand is recognized for his work in acting, with 10 known credits listed on The Movie Database. He currently serves as a coach and holds the position of director of football at Queens Park Rangers.
Word Count Check:
Para 1: ~75 words.
Para 2: ~40 words.
Total: ~115 words.
Target: 180-260 words.
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Career timeline

Transfer 360
Robson Green's Weekend Escapes
Alan Shearer: Dementia, Football & Me
First Among Equals: The Laurie Cunningham Story
The Race
Match of the Day 2
Top Gear
Do I Not Like That - The Final Chapter
GamesMaster
Match of the Day

Full Filmography

10 titles
  • Transfer 360 (2024)
  • Robson Green's Weekend Escapes (2023) as Himself
  • Alan Shearer: Dementia, Football & Me (2017) as Self
  • First Among Equals: The Laurie Cunningham Story (2013) as Self
  • The Race (2006) as Self
  • Match of the Day 2 (2004) as Pundit
  • Top Gear (2002) as Self
  • Do I Not Like That - The Final Chapter (1997) as Self
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  • GamesMaster (1992) as Self
  • Match of the Day (1964) as Pundit

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Les Ferdinand best known for?

Les Ferdinand is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Wiggles: Wiggle Time! (1998), Match of the Day 2 (2004), Top Gear (2002), GamesMaster (1992).

When and where was Les Ferdinand born?

Les Ferdinand was born on December 8, 1966 in Acton, London, England, UK.

How many credits does Les Ferdinand have?

Les Ferdinand has accumulated over 10 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2024.

What is Les Ferdinand's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Les Ferdinand (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text. Sources provided: [1] TMDB: Leslie Ferdinand MBE, English former professional footb...

Les Ferdinand by the numbers

10credits
3films
7TV series
1964–2024active years

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