
Gary Lineker
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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
Credits

Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
as Himself

Messi (2022)
as Self

Saipan (2025)
as Self (archive footage)

Kenny Dalglish (2025)
as Self (archive footage)

The Match (2026)
as Self

Marvellous (2014)
as Himself

Lionel Messi: Destiny (2023)
as Self

Splitting Heirs (1993)
as Couple at Restaurant

The Boy in the Dress (2014)
as Gary Lineker

The Magnificent Eleven (2013)
as Tomato

Robbo: The Bryan Robson Story (2021)
as Self

Bernard and the Genie (1991)
as Himself

Gascoigne (2015)
as Self

Hero (1986)
as Self

The Grand Knockout Tournament (1987)
as Self

Jeffrey Archer: The Truth (2002)
as England manager

Barça Dreams (2015)
Actor

Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager (2018)
as Self

An Evening with Gary Lineker (1994)
as Self
Sleeping Beauty Uncovered (—)
Actor

VM-krönika 1990 (1990)
as Self (archive footage)

VM-krönika 1986 (1986)
as Self (archive footage)

The Crazy Gang - When Wimbledon Won The Cup (2014)
as Self

Matthews (2017)
as Self

Schwarz, Rot, Gold und Fußballfieber (2015)
as Self

The Hand of God: 30 Years On (2016)
Actor

Managing England: The Impossible Job (2018)
as Himself

Faith (1998)
as TV Presenter

Once More for Bobby (2014)
as Himself

Sir Bobby Robson: A Knight to Remember (2009)
as Self

Anton Ferdinand: Football, Racism and Me (2020)
as Self
Ian Wright- Do the Wright Thing (1991)
Actor

Rooney 2004: World At His Feet (2024)
as Self (archive footage)

Butcher: Invisible Wounds (2026)
as Self
Ally McCoist's Trial and Error's (2000)
Actor

The Very Best of They Think It's All Over (2005)
as Self

Football's 47 Best Worst Songs (2018)
as Himself

Stand or Fall: The Remarkable Rise of Brighton and Hove Albion (2024)
as Self

Countdown to the Full Motty (2018)
Actor

When Snooker Ruled the World (2002)
as Self

Hurst: The First and Only (2022)
as Self

Waiting for Gascoigne: The Story of a Legend (1996)
Actor

Grandes Momentos del Fútbol: El bueno, el malo y el Diego (2018)
as Self

Rooney: The Man Behind the Goals (2015)
Actor

Great World Cup Superstars (1994)
as Self

Mo Salah: A Football Fairytale (2018)
as Self
Greavsie (2020)
as Self
Return to Turin - Italia ‘90 (2020)
as Himself

Gary Lineker - Simply The Best (2025)
Actor

The Crucible: 40 Golden Snooker Years (2017)
as Self

Gary Lineker: My Grandad's War (2019)
as Himself

Paul Gascoigne "Gazza" in China (2003)
as Self (archive footage)

The Worlds Greatest Goals (1989)
as Self (archive footage)
Barry Davies: The Man, The Voice, The Legend (2018)
as Himself

Lineker in Brazil: The Beautiful Game (2014)
Actor

Joe Lycett vs Sewage (2024)
as Self

When Lineker Met Maradona (2006)
as Self - Narrator
Best of Friends - The Official Story of Gary Lineker & Willie Thorne (1992)
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