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Gary Lineker
Born 1960-11-30Leicester, England, UK
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Butcher: Invisible WoundsSelfThe MatchSelfEngland 2006: The Golden GenerationSelfSaipanSelf (archive footage)Kenny DalglishSelf (archive footage)Gary Lineker - Simply The BestRoleStand or Fall: The Remarkable Rise of Brighton and Hove AlbionSelfRooney 2004: World At His FeetSelf (archive footage)Joe Lycett vs SewageSelfLionel Messi: DestinySelfHurst: The First and OnlySelfLionel Messi - The Drama of ArgentinaSelf (archive footage)MessiSelfRobbo: The Bryan Robson StorySelfBosman: The Player Who Changed FootballSelf (archive footage)Anton Ferdinand: Football, Racism and MeSelfReturn to Turin - Italia ‘90HimselfGreavsieSelfGary Lineker: My Grandad's WarHimselfLionel Messi - The GOAT - Official MovieSelf (archive footage)Barry Davies: The Man, The Voice, The LegendHimselfManaging England: The Impossible JobHimselfBobby Robson: More Than a ManagerSelfMo Salah: A Football FairytaleSelf