Gary Lineker

Born: 1960-11-30, Leicester, England, UK

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.

Filmography

• Ted Lasso (2020)
• Match of the Day (1964)
• Phineas and Ferb (2007)
• Match of the Day 2 (2004)
• The Gadget Show (2004)
• TFI Friday (1996)
• Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
• The First Team (2020)
• Splitting Heirs (1993)
• Marvellous (2014)
• The Magnificent Eleven (2013)
• Bernard and the Genie (1991)
• Countdown to the Full Motty (2018)
• Just Call Me Bobby - Sir Bobby Robson (2003)
• Gary Lineker: My Grandad's War (2019)
• The Boy in the Dress (2014)
• Rooney: The Man Behind the Goals (2015)
• Ian Wright- Do the Wright Thing (1991)
• Jeffrey Archer: The Truth (2002)
• Football's 47 Best Worst Songs (2018)
• Once More for Bobby (2014)
• Waiting for Gascoigne: The Story of a Legend (1996)
• Sir Bobby Robson - A Tribute (2009)
• Lineker in Brazil: The Beautiful Game (2014)
• Gary Lineker's 48 Goals for England (1992)
• Managing England: The Impossible Job (2018)
• The Hand of God: 30 Years On (2016)
• Gary Lineker - Simply The Best (2025)
• Tottenham Hotspur: 125 Great Goals
• Soccer Superstars of the 80's (1990)