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.
Known For
Self
Hurst: The First and Only
Self
Robbo: The Bryan Robson Story
Countdown to the Full Motty
Self
Lionel Messi: Destiny
Self
The Very Best of They Think It's All Over
Tomato
The Magnificent Eleven
Self
Sir Bobby Robson: A Knight to Remember
Self
Hero
Self (archive footage)
The Worlds Greatest Goals
Self
An Evening With Gary Lineker
Self
Gascoigne
Self - Narrator
When Lineker Met Maradona
TV Presenter
Faith
Self
The Grand Knockout Tournament
Self (archive footage)
Rooney 2004: World At His Feet
Waiting for Gascoigne: The Story of a Legend
Himself
Return to Turin - Italia ‘90
Rooney: The Man Behind the Goals
Himself
Bernard and the Genie
Himself
Marvellous
Couple at Restaurant
Splitting Heirs
England manager
Jeffrey Archer: The Truth
The Hand of God: 30 Years On
Barça Dreams
Self
Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager
The Crazy Gang - When Wimbledon Won The Cup
Self
Matthews
Himself
Football's 47 Best Worst Songs
Himself
Managing England: The Impossible Job
Himself
Barry Davies: The Man, The Voice, The Legend
Self
Mo Salah: A Football Fairytale
Himself
Gary Lineker: My Grandad's War
Himself
Once More for Bobby
Self
Greavsie
Self
Schwarz, Rot, Gold und Fußballfieber
Self
Anton Ferdinand: Football, Racism and Me
Self
Grandes Momentos del Fútbol: El bueno, el malo y el Diego
Self
When Snooker Ruled the World
Self
Messi
Self
Joe Lycett vs Sewage
Self (archive footage)
Paul Gascoigne "Gazza" in China
Self
The Crucible: 40 Golden Snooker Years
Gary Lineker - Simply The Best
Lineker in Brazil: The Beautiful Game
Himself
Bend It Like Beckham
Sleeping Beauty Uncovered
Self
Stand or Fall: The Remarkable Rise of Brighton and Hove Albion
Self (archive footage)
Kenny Dalglish
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
48
Gender
Male
Birthday
1960-11-30
Place of Birth
Leicester, England, UK
Also Known As
Gary Winston Lineker