Gary Lineker

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

87

Gender

Male

Birthday

1960-11-30 (64 years old)

Place of Birth

Leicester, England, UK

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

  • The Graham Norton Show

    The Graham Norton Show

  • Match of the Day

    Match of the Day

  • Match of the Day

    Match of the Day

  • Match of the Day

    Match of the Day

  • Match of the Day

    Match of the Day

  • Match of the Day

    Match of the Day

  • The One Show

    The One Show

  • Phineas and Ferb

    Phineas and Ferb

  • Ted Lasso

    Ted Lasso

  • Have I Got News for You

    Have I Got News for You

  • Newsnight

    Newsnight

  • Have I Got a Bit More News for You

    Have I Got a Bit More News for You

  • The Last Leg

    The Last Leg

  • Pebble Mill

    Pebble Mill

  • Match of the Day 2

    Match of the Day 2

  • Parkinson

    Parkinson

  • Who Do You Think You Are?

    Who Do You Think You Are?

  • Room 101

    Room 101

  • Friday Night with Jonathan Ross

    Friday Night with Jonathan Ross

  • The Frank Skinner Show

    The Frank Skinner Show

  • They Think It's All Over

    They Think It's All Over

  • Bend It Like Beckham

    Bend It Like Beckham

  • The Saturday Show

    The Saturday Show

  • Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend

    Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend

  • Hurst: The First and Only

    Hurst: The First and Only

  • W1A

    W1A

  • The Gadget Show

    The Gadget Show

  • Barry Davies: The Man, The Voice, The Legend

    Barry Davies: The Man, The Voice, The Legend

  • The Worlds Greatest Goals

    The Worlds Greatest Goals

  • Hell's Kitchen

    Hell's Kitchen

  • Robbo: The Bryan Robson Story

    Robbo: The Bryan Robson Story

  • The Grand Knockout Tournament

    The Grand Knockout Tournament

  • Joe Lycett vs Sewage

    Joe Lycett vs Sewage

  • Football's 47 Best Worst Songs

    Football's 47 Best Worst Songs

  • All Star Mr & Mrs

    All Star Mr & Mrs

  • The Final Table

    The Final Table

  • Jeffrey Archer: The Truth

    Jeffrey Archer: The Truth

  • Sir Bobby Robson: A Knight to Remember

    Sir Bobby Robson: A Knight to Remember

  • Waiting for Gascoigne: The Story of a Legend

    Waiting for Gascoigne: The Story of a Legend

  • The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything

    The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything

  • Top of the Pops Reloaded

    Top of the Pops Reloaded

  • Sleeping Beauty Uncovered

    Sleeping Beauty Uncovered

  • Anton Ferdinand: Football, Racism and Me

    Anton Ferdinand: Football, Racism and Me

  • The First Team

    The First Team

  • The Very Best of They Think It's All Over

    The Very Best of They Think It's All Over

  • Splitting Heirs

    Splitting Heirs

  • Barça Dreams

    Barça Dreams

  • Return to Turin - Italia ‘90

    Return to Turin - Italia ‘90

  • Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager

    Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager

  • Spatz

    Spatz

  • Matthews

    Matthews

  • Captains of the World

    Captains of the World

  • All in the Game

    All in the Game

  • Hero

    Hero

  • Marvellous

    Marvellous

  • Gascoigne

    Gascoigne

  • Icons of Football

    Icons of Football

  • Underground Ernie

    Underground Ernie

  • Bernard and the Genie

    Bernard and the Genie

  • Lionel Messi: Destiny

    Lionel Messi: Destiny

  • The Assembly

    The Assembly

  • When Snooker Ruled the World

    When Snooker Ruled the World

  • Faith

    Faith

  • Ant and Dec's Christmas Show

    Ant and Dec's Christmas Show

  • Messi

    Messi

  • Sitting on a Fortune

    Sitting on a Fortune

  • Match of the Day Top 10

    Match of the Day Top 10

  • Gods of Snooker

    Gods of Snooker

  • Schwarz, Rot, Gold und Fußballfieber

    Schwarz, Rot, Gold und Fußballfieber

  • Rooney 2004: World At His Feet

    Rooney 2004: World At His Feet

  • Paul Gascoigne "Gazza" in China

    Paul Gascoigne "Gazza" in China

  • Countdown to the Full Motty

    Countdown to the Full Motty

  • The Magnificent Eleven

    The Magnificent Eleven

  • Once More for Bobby

    Once More for Bobby

  • The Crazy Gang - When Wimbledon Won The Cup

    The Crazy Gang - When Wimbledon Won The Cup

  • An Evening With Gary Lineker

    An Evening With Gary Lineker

  • Managing England: The Impossible Job

    Managing England: The Impossible Job

  • Gary Lineker: My Grandad's War

    Gary Lineker: My Grandad's War

  • Greavsie

    Greavsie

  • When Lineker Met Maradona

    When Lineker Met Maradona

  • The Hand of God: 30 Years On

    The Hand of God: 30 Years On

  • Mo Salah: A Football Fairytale

    Mo Salah: A Football Fairytale

  • Grandes Momentos del Fútbol: El bueno, el malo y el Diego

    Grandes Momentos del Fútbol: El bueno, el malo y el Diego

  • Rooney: The Man Behind the Goals

    Rooney: The Man Behind the Goals

  • Gary Lineker - Simply The Best

    Gary Lineker - Simply The Best

  • The Crucible: 40 Golden Snooker Years

    The Crucible: 40 Golden Snooker Years

  • Lineker in Brazil: The Beautiful Game

    Lineker in Brazil: The Beautiful Game