Gary Lineker

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1960-11-30 (65 years old)

Place of Birth

Leicester, England, UK

Gary Lineker

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.

Acting

1986

Hero

as Self

1989

The Worlds Greatest Goals

as Self (archive footage)

2015

Gascoigne

as Self

2006

When Lineker Met Maradona

as Self - Narrator

1998

Faith

as TV Presenter

2024

Rooney 2004: World At His Feet

as Self (archive footage)

1991

2014

Marvellous

as Himself

1993

Splitting Heirs

as Couple at Restaurant

2002

Jeffrey Archer: The Truth

as England manager

2017

Matthews

as Himself

2014

2020

Greavsie

as Self

2022

Messi

as Self

2003

Paul Gascoigne "Gazza" in China

as Self (archive footage)

Production

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