Roger Federer
Biography
Roger Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player born in Basel, Switzerland, on August 8, 1981, to parents Robert and Lynette Federer. He has a sister named Diana and first picked up a tennis racket at the age of three in Munchenstein near Basel. Federer has 51 known credits in acting according to database records. Among his known film and television credits are appearances in London 2012: Games of the XXX Olympiad, Beijing 2008: Games of the XXIX Olympiad, and Guillermo Vilas: Settling the Score. He is additionally recognized as an Olympic champion in men's doubles from the Beijing Games in 2008 and as a silver medalist in men's singles at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Career overview
Roger Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player born in Basel, Switzerland, on August 8, 1981. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest players of all time. According to biographical records, Federer turned professional in 1998 and was continuously ranked in the top ten from October 2002 to November 2016, later re-entering the top ten following his victory at the 2017 Australian Open. His career accomplishments include winning 20 Grand Slam singles titles, which is the most in history for a male player, as well as a record eight Wimbledon titles. He also held the world number one spot in the Association of Tennis Professionals rankings for a record total of 310 weeks, which included a record 237 consecutive weeks, and was ranked world number two by the ATP.
In addition to his tennis achievements, Federer is known for acting credits. His filmography includes appearances in Beijing 2008: Games of the XXIX Olympiad, London 2012: Games of the XXX Olympiad, and Guillermo Vilas: Settling the Score. He is an Olympic winner in men's doubles from the Beijing Games in 2008 and a silver medalist in men's singles from the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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Full Filmography
49 titles- Rafa (2026) as Self
- Carlos Alcaraz: My Way (2025) as Self
- Guga por Kuerten (2024) as Self
- Federer: Twelve Final Days (2024) as Self
- ¡Qué suerte hemos tenido! (2024)
- Switzerland: Falling for Autumn (2024) as Himself
- American Son (2023)
- 2022 Wimbledon Official Film (2023) as Self
- Anne-Sophie Mutter - Vivace (2023) as Self
- Roger Federer: A Champion's Journey (2023)
- RENZE (2022) as Self
- McEnroe (2022) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Wimbledon Review 2021 (2022) as Self
- Novak Djokovic: Refuse to Lose (2022)
- Untold: Breaking Point (2021) as Self - Archive Footage
- Roger Federer vs. Pete Sampras: The Changing of the Guard (2021) as star
- Wimbledon, 2019 Official Film (2020)
- My Name Is Francesco Totti (2020) as Self
- Roger Federer - 20 ans de Grass (2019) as Self
- Always at The Carlyle (2018) as Self
- Strokes of Genius (2018) as Self
- Wimbledon 2018 - Official Film Review (2018) as Self
- Wimbledon Official Film 2017 (2017) as Self
- Sue Barker: Our Wimbledon (2017) as Self
- Serena (2016) as Self
- The Argentine Miracle of Tennis (2016) as Self
- Red Clay Heroes (2016) as Self
- Wimbledon: 2015 Official Film Review (2015)
- The Roger Federer story (2015)
- Running Wild with Bear Grylls (2014) as Self
- Wimbledon The Official Film 2014 (2014)
- 05.RED.04.CLAY (2014) as Self
- Roland Garros (2014) as Self
- Wimbledon - Official film 2012 (2012) as Self
- Wimbledon 2011 Official Film (2011) as Self
- Wimbledon 2010 Official Film (2010) as Self
- Wimbledon Official Film 2009 (2009) as Self
- Wimbledon - Official film 2007 (2008) as Self
- Wimbledon 2008 Official Film (2008) as Self
- Wimbledon 2006 Official Film (2006) as Self
- The History of Argentine Tennis (2006) as Self
- Wimbledon 2005 Official Film (2005) as Self
- Open Access (2004) as Self
- Wimbledon - Official film 2003 (2003) as Self
- The Johannes B. Kerner Show (1998) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self
- Sportpanorama (1984) as Self
- Goldene Kamera (1984) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Roger Federer best known for?
Roger Federer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Federer: Twelve Final Days (2024), Untold: Breaking Point (2021), Acquisitions Incorporated (2025), Running Wild with Bear Grylls (2014).
When and where was Roger Federer born?
Roger Federer was born on August 8, 1981 in Basel, Switzerland.
How many credits does Roger Federer have?
Roger Federer has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2026.
What is Roger Federer's background in cinema and television?
Roger Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player born in Basel, Switzerland, on August 8, 1981, to parents Robert and Lynette Federer. He has a sister named Diana and first picked up a tennis racket at the age of three in Munchenstein near Basel. Federer has 51 known credits in acting according to database records. ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Johannes B. Kerner Show (1998) as Self — aged about 16
- Untold: Breaking Point (2021) as Self - Archive Footage — aged about 39
- Federer: Twelve Final Days (2024) as Self — aged about 42
- Running Wild with Bear Grylls (2014) as Self — aged about 32
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self — aged about 14
- Goldene Kamera (1984) as Self — aged about 2
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