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Gary Lineker
AKA: Gary Winston Lineker
Acting
Born: 1960
Leicester, England, UK
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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.
Known For
The Rest Is Football
Self - Host
2026 · US
The Assembly
Self - Interviewee
2025 · GB
Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend
Self
2024 · US
Captains of the World
Self
2023 · GB
Super League: The War for Football
Self
2023 · US
The First Team
Himself
2020 · GB
Match of the Day Top 10
Self - Presenter
2020 · GB
The Final Table
Self
2018 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Rest Is Football | 2026 | Self - Host |
| The Assembly | 2025 | Self - Interviewee |
| Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend | 2024 | Self |
| Captains of the World | 2023 | Self |
| Super League: The War for Football | 2023 | Self |
| The First Team | 2020 | Himself |
| Match of the Day Top 10 | 2020 | Self - Presenter |
| The Final Table | 2018 | Self |
| W1A | 2014 | Self |
| The Last Leg | 2013 | Self |
| All Star Mr & Mrs | 2008 | Contributor |
| Phineas and Ferb | 2007 | Soccer Player #1 (voice) |
| The Graham Norton Show | 2007 | Self |
| Top of the Pops Reloaded | 2005 | Self |
| Match of the Day 2 | 2004 | Host |
| The Gadget Show | 2004 | Contributor |
| Friday Night with Jonathan Ross | 2001 | Self |
| The Saturday Show | 2001 | Self |
| Parkinson | 1998 | Self |
| Room 101 | 1994 | Self |
| Pebble Mill | 1991 | Self |
| Have I Got News for You | 1990 | Self - Host |
| Newsnight | 1980 | Self |
| Have I Got a Bit More News for You | — | Self - Presenter |