Gary Lineker

Acting

Gary Lineker

Born November 30, 1960 · Leicester, England, UK (age 65)

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…

Known For

The MatchThe Match · 2026
The Match
5.02026
MovieDocumentary
Film reconstructs the historic match Argentina vs England at the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, famously remembered for the the hand of God goal by Maradona. Also exploring the sporting, political, and cultural dimensions of the encounter, in the background of the recent deadly Falklands War between the two countries.
Bend It Like BeckhamBend It Like Beckham · 2002
Bend It Like Beckham
6.32002
MovieComedyDrama
Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized soccer, even though she is 18. When Jess is playing for fun one day, her impressive skills are seen by Jules Paxton, who then convinces Jess to play for her semi-pro team. Jess uses elaborate excuses to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with her romantic feelings for her coach, Joe.
Lionel Messi: DestinyLionel Messi: Destiny · 2023
Lionel Messi: Destiny
7.82023
MovieDocumentary
Behind-the-scenes documentary about how Lionel Messi succeeded in lifting the World Cup – the only trophy to have eluded him in an incredible career.
GascoigneGascoigne · 2015
Gascoigne
6.32015
MovieDocumentary
A feature length, theatrical documentary on the life of Paul Gascoigne, one of the greatest footballers that ever lived: delving deep into his psyche, vulnerabilities, fears and triumphs.
MarvellousMarvellous · 2014
Marvellous
7.12014
MovieDramaTV Movie
Dramatisation of the true story of the life of Neil "Nello" Baldwin. Born with a mild learning disability but without the burden of social embarrassment & how his inexhaustible ability to see the good in any situation overcame any stigma society tried to label him with.
Kenny DalglishKenny Dalglish · 2025
Kenny Dalglish
4.82025
MovieDocumentary
An in-depth look at the iconic Scottish soccer player who led Liverpool Football Club to a slew of victories as both player and manager.
HeroHero · 1986
Hero
7.61986
MovieDocumentary
1986 FIFA World Cup Official Film. Mexico had just recovered from a devastating earthquake, but the nation put on a great tournament and Argentina, inspired by Maradona, justified "favourite" status. Eighty-six minutes of football magic from numerous world stars, including Diego Maradona, Gary Lineker, Michel Platini, Socrates, Rummenigge, Sanchez, Laudrup and many others. Michael Caine narrates this, the official FIFA coverage.
FaithFaith · 1998
Faith
1998
Movie
A short film on the subject of an Arsenal fan's protest and based on an original short story by Fever Pitch author Nick Hornby, starring John Sessions, Saskia Reeves, Gary Lineker and Leslie Grantham. Shown on BBC2's football themed 'Fan Night', hosted by Mark and Lard, on Saturday 9th May 1998

Movies

The MatchThe Match · 2026
The Match
5.02026
MovieDocumentary
Film reconstructs the historic match Argentina vs England at the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, famously remembered for the the hand of God goal by Maradona. Also exploring the sporting, political, and cultural dimensions of the encounter, in the background of the recent deadly Falklands War between the two countries.
Bend It Like BeckhamBend It Like Beckham · 2002
Bend It Like Beckham
6.32002
MovieComedyDrama
Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized soccer, even though she is 18. When Jess is playing for fun one day, her impressive skills are seen by Jules Paxton, who then convinces Jess to play for her semi-pro team. Jess uses elaborate excuses to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with her romantic feelings for her coach, Joe.
Lionel Messi: DestinyLionel Messi: Destiny · 2023
Lionel Messi: Destiny
7.82023
MovieDocumentary
Behind-the-scenes documentary about how Lionel Messi succeeded in lifting the World Cup – the only trophy to have eluded him in an incredible career.
GascoigneGascoigne · 2015
Gascoigne
6.32015
MovieDocumentary
A feature length, theatrical documentary on the life of Paul Gascoigne, one of the greatest footballers that ever lived: delving deep into his psyche, vulnerabilities, fears and triumphs.
MarvellousMarvellous · 2014
Marvellous
7.12014
MovieDramaTV Movie
Dramatisation of the true story of the life of Neil "Nello" Baldwin. Born with a mild learning disability but without the burden of social embarrassment & how his inexhaustible ability to see the good in any situation overcame any stigma society tried to label him with.
Kenny DalglishKenny Dalglish · 2025
Kenny Dalglish
4.82025
MovieDocumentary
An in-depth look at the iconic Scottish soccer player who led Liverpool Football Club to a slew of victories as both player and manager.
HeroHero · 1986
Hero
7.61986
MovieDocumentary
1986 FIFA World Cup Official Film. Mexico had just recovered from a devastating earthquake, but the nation put on a great tournament and Argentina, inspired by Maradona, justified "favourite" status. Eighty-six minutes of football magic from numerous world stars, including Diego Maradona, Gary Lineker, Michel Platini, Socrates, Rummenigge, Sanchez, Laudrup and many others. Michael Caine narrates this, the official FIFA coverage.
FaithFaith · 1998
Faith
1998
Movie
A short film on the subject of an Arsenal fan's protest and based on an original short story by Fever Pitch author Nick Hornby, starring John Sessions, Saskia Reeves, Gary Lineker and Leslie Grantham. Shown on BBC2's football themed 'Fan Night', hosted by Mark and Lard, on Saturday 9th May 1998
VM-krönika 1990VM-krönika 1990 · 1990
VM-krönika 1990
1990
MovieDocumentary
The 1990 World Cup in Italy was the first time since 1978 that Sweden had qualified for a championship. Expectations were high for Olle Nordin's national team, but it ended in failure. Some of the players who left their mark in the tournament were Cameroon's 38-year-old striker Roger Milla and Italy's unexpected top scorer Salvatore Schillaci.
SaipanSaipan · 2025
Saipan
6.22025
MovieDramaHistory
On the eve of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Irish captain Roy Keane forfeits his place in the squad at the team's preparation base in Saipan, following a heated disagreement with manager Mick McCarthy.
VM-krönika 1986VM-krönika 1986 · 1986
VM-krönika 1986
1986
MovieDocumentary
The 1986 World Cup was played in Mexico. It was the tournament when Denmark made their World Cup debut and charmed the world, England's Gary Lineker won the top scorer's award and above all - it was when Argentina's Diego Maradona seriously presented himself as the world's best footballer.
Splitting HeirsSplitting Heirs · 1993
Splitting Heirs
5.21993
MovieComedy
A member of the English upper class dies, leaving his estate and his business to an American, whom he thinks is his son who was lost as a baby and then found again. An Englishman who thinks he is an Indian comes to believe that he is actually the heir. He comes to hate the American who is his boss, his friend, and the man who has stolen the woman after whom he lusts.
Countdown to the Full MottyCountdown to the Full Motty · 2018
Countdown to the Full Motty
2018
MovieTV Movie
Match of the Day's Gary Lineker introduces a special countdown of some of John Motson's greatest football commentaries from over 50 years as a broadcaster.
The Grand Knockout TournamentThe Grand Knockout Tournament · 1987
The Grand Knockout Tournament
6.81987
MovieComedyFamily
The Grand Knockout Tournament (colloquially also known as It's a Royal Knockout) was a one-off charity event which was shown on British television on 19 June 1987. It followed the format of It's a Knockout, a slapstick TV gameshow which was broadcast in the UK until 1982. The event was staged on the lakeside lawn of the Alton Towers stately home-cum-theme park.
Butcher: Invisible WoundsButcher: Invisible Wounds · 2026
Butcher: Invisible Wounds
2026
MovieDocumentary
A major feature-length ITV documentary about footballer Terry Butcher will chart his career as well as the devastating personal tragedy of the loss of his Army veteran son. Butcher is one of England's most celebrated players, with 77 caps, seven times as captain. Photos and footage of him playing on with a bandage around a head injury during a vital World Cup qualifier provide one of the iconic images of the national team's history. Butcher's achievements in the club game include trophy-winning stints at Ipswich Town and Glasgow Rangers. But Butcher: Invisible Wounds also tells the story of the personal loss he endured following the death of his son Chris, a British Army veteran who passed away after suffering severe PTSD.
Bernard and the GenieBernard and the Genie · 1991
Bernard and the Genie
7.31991
MovieComedyFantasy
Bernard Bottle, a mild mannered art buyer, is fired by his greedy boss, abandoned by his girlfriend and discovers a genie in an old bottle. The genie immediately embraces the modern world and helps Bernard on the side.
Ian Wright- Do the Wright ThingIan Wright- Do the Wright Thing · 1991
Ian Wright- Do the Wright Thing
1991
MovieDocumentary
The 1991 official life story of Crystal Palace and England's Ian Wright.
Barça DreamsBarça Dreams · 2015
Barça Dreams
7.02015
MovieDocumentary
Fascinating chronicle of the ascendancy of FC Barcelona - possibly the top team in the world and powerful emblem of Catalan identity - 'Barca: More than a Club'. Director Jordi Llompart charts the team's inexorable rise from its origins with founder Joan Gamper more than 100 years ago to a Champion's League-winning side that boasts striker Lionel Messi and prestigious coach Pep Guardiola.
Mo Salah: A Football FairytaleMo Salah: A Football Fairytale · 2018
Mo Salah: A Football Fairytale
9.02018
MovieDocumentary
A documentary following the success of Egyptian footballer Mohammed Salah who enjoyed a fruitful first season on Merseyside with Liverpool F.C.
The Boy in the DressThe Boy in the Dress · 2014
The Boy in the Dress
6.32014
MovieDramaFamily
Dennis feels different - an ordinary boy in an ordinary house in an ordinary street, playing football with his mates and living with his dad and brother, but frustrated by the boring grey world he inhabits. Life has never really been the same since his mum left. However, transformation can happen in the most unexpected places. Aided by Lisa, the coolest girl in school, Dennis creates a whole new persona and puts it to the ultimate test - but can a boy wear a dress, and what will the headmaster, his dad and his friends on the football team think if they find out?
MatthewsMatthews · 2017
Matthews
6.02017
MovieDocumentary
MATTHEWS tells the incredible true story of the life and career of a man considered by many to be the greatest soccer player of all time, Sir Stanley Matthews.
The Magnificent ElevenThe Magnificent Eleven · 2013
The Magnificent Eleven
2.62013
MovieComedyDrama
A modernization of the classic western in which the Cowboys are a struggling local amateur soccer team, the Indians run a nearby Tandoori restaurant and the bandits are a group of menacing thugs led by a maniac known simply as 'American Bob'.
Gary Lineker: My Grandad's WarGary Lineker: My Grandad's War · 2019
Gary Lineker: My Grandad's War
7.02019
MovieDocumentary
Presenter and former England football captain Gary Lineker follows in the footsteps of his grandfather, Stanley Abbs, to explore a brutal but often overlooked chapter of World War Two.
Jeffrey Archer: The TruthJeffrey Archer: The Truth · 2002
Jeffrey Archer: The Truth
4.72002
MovieTV MovieComedy
A satirical look at the 'secret' TRUE life of Jeffrey Archer. The Truth, the whole truth and everything BUT the truth.

TV Shows

Match of the DayMatch of the Day · 1964
Match of the Day
7.61964
Series
BBC's football highlights and analysis. "The longest-running football television programme in the world" as recognised by Guinness World Records in 2015.
Phineas and FerbPhineas and Ferb · 2007
Phineas and Ferb
7.92007
SeriesAnimationComedy
Each day, two kindhearted suburban stepbrothers on summer vacation embark on some grand new project, which annoys their controlling sister, Candace, who tries to bust them. Meanwhile, their pet platypus plots against evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz.
The Graham Norton ShowThe Graham Norton Show · 2007
The Graham Norton Show
7.22007
SeriesComedy
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.
Have I Got News for YouHave I Got News for You · 1990
Have I Got News for You
7.21990
SeriesComedy
Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.
Ted LassoTed Lasso · 2020
Ted Lasso
8.32020
SeriesDramaComedy
Ted Lasso, an American football coach, moves to England when he's hired to manage a soccer team—despite having no experience. With cynical players and a doubtful town, will he get them to see the Ted Lasso Way?
Match of the Day 2Match of the Day 2 · 2004
Match of the Day 2
6.92004
Series
A light-hearted look at the United Kingdom's Premier League action, rounding-up the weekend's football action.
NewsnightNewsnight · 1980
Newsnight
6.01980
Series
A daily BBC Television current affairs programme which specialises in analysis and often robust cross-examination of senior politicians.
Have I Got a Bit More News for YouHave I Got a Bit More News for You
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
7.1
SeriesComedy
Based on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more of the stuff that wouldn't fit into the regular programme.
The Last LegThe Last Leg · 2013
The Last Leg
5.72013
Series
Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker provide some offbeat commentary on the significant moments of the past seven days.
ParkinsonParkinson · 1998
Parkinson
1998
Series
Michael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show.
Who Do You Think You Are?Who Do You Think You Are? · 2004
Who Do You Think You Are?
7.02004
SeriesDocumentaryFamily
A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.
Friday Night with Jonathan RossFriday Night with Jonathan Ross · 2001
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
6.12001
SeriesComedy
Jonathan Ross's take on current topics of conversation, guest interviews and live music from both a guest music group and the house band.
The Saturday ShowThe Saturday Show · 2001
The Saturday Show
4.02001
Series
The Saturday Show was a BBC children's Saturday morning show that first aired in 2001, replacing the popular Live & Kicking. It had a mix of audience participation, cartoons, games and gunge. Initially it was presented by Dani Behr and Joe Mace. They left in 2002 and were replaced by Fearne Cotton and Simon Grant. In 2004, Cotton left and Grant was joined by Angellica Bell and Jake Humphrey, who made up the final team of presenters until the programme finished in September 2005.
Room 101Room 101 · 1994
Room 101
6.61994
SeriesComedy
Fast-moving game show meets talk show, which sees Frank Skinner refereeing three celebrities each week as they compete to banish their top peeve or worst nightmare to the depths of Room 101.
The Gadget ShowThe Gadget Show · 2004
The Gadget Show
6.72004
SeriesDocumentary
The Gadget Show is a British television series which focuses on consumer technology. The show, which is broadcast on Channel 5 is currently presented by Jason Bradbury and Rachel Riley with Jon Bentley and Pollyanna Woodward. Originally a thirty-minute show, it was extended to forty-five minutes, then later to sixty minutes. Repeats have also aired on the digital channel 5*, syndicated broadcasts on Discovery Science and Dave, and Channel 5's Internet on-demand service Demand 5. In Australia, it is aired on The Lifestyle Channel.
The Frank Skinner ShowThe Frank Skinner Show · 1995
The Frank Skinner Show
7.51995
SeriesComedy
The Frank Skinner Show was a television chat show hosted by comedian Frank Skinner, which lasted nine series on British television between 1995 and 2005. As well as celebrity interviews, the shows included an initial stand-up routine, various sketches throughout the episode and usually concluded with a comedic song featuring Frank and the guest stars. The Frank Skinner Show became notorious over the years for the unconventional nature of the interviews, including some shocking revelations from the guests. The programme ended in 2005 after nine series. It was screened on BBC One from its first episode on 10 September 1995 until 3 June 1999. In 2000, the show moved to ITV. The programme was nominated for a Royal Television Society Award in 2001.
The Rest Is FootballThe Rest Is Football · 2026
The Rest Is Football
2026
Series
Gary Lineker & Alan Shearer and Micah Richards bringing you topical debate, strong opinions and outrageous tales from their careers.
Captains of the WorldCaptains of the World · 2023
Captains of the World
8.52023
SeriesDocumentary
From the locker room to the pitch, this docuseries offers exclusive access to all 32 teams as they fight for football glory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
All Star Mr & MrsAll Star Mr & Mrs · 2008
All Star Mr & Mrs
2008
Series
W1AW1A · 2014
W1A
7.72014
SeriesComedy
The follow-up to 'Twenty Twelve' as Ian Fletcher takes up the position of 'Head of Values' at the BBC. His task is to clarify, define, or re-define the core purpose of the BBC across all its functions and to position it confidently for the future, in particular for Licence Fee Renegotiation and Charter Renewal in 2016 and 2017 respectively.
Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a LegendMessi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend · 2024
Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend
7.52024
SeriesDocumentary
Follow the legend's epic journey through five World Cups, culminating in 2022's triumph. As the championship run unfolds, Messi shares some of his most personal reflections—on his national team career and the challenges he's faced.
The BoxThe Box
The Box
Series
Hosted by Gary Lineker, The Box plunges 10 celebrity contestants into the unknown. With each celebrity enclosed in a yellow box, they’ll find themselves in mystery locations across the country.
The First TeamThe First Team · 2020
The First Team
6.42020
SeriesComedy
The misadventures of three young football players Mattie, Jack and Benji, at a fictional Premier League club with terrifying team hard-man Petey, mercurial Italian manager Cesare and eccentric chairman Mark Crane.
They Think It's All OverThey Think It's All Over · 1995
They Think It's All Over
7.41995
SeriesComedy
They Think It's All Over is a British comedy panel game with a sporting theme produced by Talkback and shown on BBC One. The show's name is taken from Kenneth Wolstenholme's famous 1966 World Cup commentary quotation, "they think it's all over...it is now!" and the show used the phrase as the last line of every programme. In 2006 the show was axed after 11 years of being on-air.