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.
Acted in 21
2020s
- 2025
Gary Lineker - Simply The Best
Movie
- 2020
2010s
- 2018
Countdown to the Full Motty
Movie
- 2016
The Hand of God: 30 Years On
Movie
- 2015
Rooney: The Man Behind the Goals
Movie
- 2014
The Boy in the Dress
Gary Lineker
Lineker in Brazil: The Beautiful Game
Movie
- 2013
The Magnificent Eleven
Tomato
2000s
- 2008
All Star Mr & Mrs
TV
- 2007
- 2004
Hell's Kitchen
TV
- 2002
Jeffrey Archer: The Truth
England manager
- 2000
The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything
TV
1990s
- 1998
Faith
TV Presenter
- 1996
Waiting for Gascoigne: The Story of a Legend
Movie
- 1995
- 1993
Splitting Heirs
Couple at Restaurant
- 1991
Ian Wright- Do the Wright Thing
Movie
- 1990
Spatz
Gary Lineker · 1 episode
Wrote 2
2020s
- 2026
Beat Luke Littler
Writer
2000s
- 2006
When Lineker Met Maradona
Writer
Created 1
1990s
- 1993
All in the Game
Creator
Appearances81
2020s
- 2026
Beat Luke Littler
Self - Host
The Box
Self - Host · 8 episodes
Butcher: Invisible Wounds
Self
The Match
Self
England 2006: The Golden Generation
Self
- 2025
The Assembly
Self - Interviewee · 1 episode
- 2024
Stand or Fall: The Remarkable Rise of Brighton and Hove Albion
Self
Rooney 2004: World At His Feet
Self (archive footage)
Joe Lycett vs Sewage
Self
- 2023
Icons of Football
Self - Interviewed Guest · 2 episodes
Lionel Messi: Destiny
Self
- 2022
Hurst: The First and Only
Self
Lionel Messi - The Drama of Argentina
Self (archive footage)
Messi
Self
- 2021
Robbo: The Bryan Robson Story
Self
Sitting on a Fortune
Self - Host · 13 episodes
Amol Rajan Interviews
Self - Interviewed Guest · 1 episode
Gods of Snooker
Himself, Self - Sports Broadcaster and Snooker Fan · 3 episodes
- 2020
Bosman: The Player Who Changed Football
Self (archive footage)
Anton Ferdinand: Football, Racism and Me
Self
The First Team
Himself · 2 episodes
Match of the Day Top 10
Self - Presenter · 1 episode
2010s
- 2019
Gary Lineker: My Grandad's War
Himself
Lionel Messi - The GOAT - Official Movie
Self (archive footage)
- 2018
Managing England: The Impossible Job
Himself
Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager
Self
Mo Salah: A Football Fairytale
Self
Football's 47 Best Worst Songs
Himself
Grandes Momentos del Fútbol: El bueno, el malo y el Diego
Self
- 2017
Matthews
Self
The Crucible: 40 Golden Snooker Years
Self
- 2015
Barça Dreams
Self
Schwarz, Rot, Gold und Fußballfieber
Self
Gascoigne
Self
- 2014
The Crazy Gang - When Wimbledon Won The Cup
Self
Once More for Bobby
Himself
W1A
Self · 1 episode
- 2013
That Puppet Game Show
Self - Guest · 1 episode
2000s
- 2009
Sir Bobby Robson: A Knight to Remember
Self
Sir Bobby Robson - A Tribute
Himself
- 2007
- 2006
When Lineker Met Maradona
Self - Narrator
- 2005
The Very Best of They Think It's All Over
Self
Top of the Pops Reloaded
Self · 1 episode
- 2004
- 2003
Just Call Me Bobby - Sir Bobby Robson
Himself
Paul Gascoigne "Gazza" in China
Self (archive footage)
- 2002
When Snooker Ruled the World
Self
- 2001
- 2000
The History of the World Cups: Mexico '86
Self (archive footage)
1990s
- 1998
- 1995
- 1994
An Evening with Gary Lineker
Self
Great World Cup Superstars
Self
- 1993
All in the Game
Self · 6 episodes
- 1992
Gary Lineker's 48 Goals for England
Himself
- 1991
- 1990
VM-krönika 1990
Self (archive footage)
Soccer Superstars of the 80's
Himself
1980s
- 1989
The Worlds Greatest Goals
Self (archive footage)
- 1987
The Grand Knockout Tournament
Self
- 1986
Hero
Self
VM-krönika 1986
Self (archive footage)
- 1980
No release date
Tottenham Hotspur: 125 Great Goals
Himself
