Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Wednesday)
Birthplace
Height
177 cm (5'10")
Nationality
Sport
Association Football
Languages
English
Spouse
Danielle Lineker (2009-2016)
Education
King's College London, The City of Leicester College
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Popularity
Tier B -- 56,400 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 32
Year context
Born in 1960 -- First televised presidential debate (Kennedy vs Nixon); Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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Career
Career spanning 19 years (1993-2012)
Zodiac
Year of the Rat, sign of Sagittarius
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8
Recognized
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0
Innovation
5
Giving
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Sustainability
47
Cultural Uplift
22
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Filmography (3)
AWARDS (4)
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English Football Hall of Fame
WON
B
James Joyce Awards
WON
B
Manuel Vázquez Montalbán Award for Sports Journalism
WON
B
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
WON
Biography
Gary Winston Lineker is an English sports broadcaster and former professional footballer who played as a striker. Regarded as one of the best players of his generation and one of England's greatest players, Lineker is the only player to have been the top goalscorer in England with three clubs: Leicester City, Everton and Tottenham Hotspur. He also played for Barcelona in Spain, and won 80 caps for England. His media career began with the BBC, where he presented the flagship football programme Match of the Day from 1999 until 2025, the longest tenure of any MOTD presenter. Lineker was also the BBC's lead presenter for live football matches, including coverage of international tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup. He has also worked for Al Jazeera Sports, Eredivisie Live, NBC Sports Network, and BT Sport's coverage of the UEFA Champions League.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Gary Lineker?
Gary Lineker is 65 years old, born on .
Where was Gary Lineker born?
Gary Lineker was born in Leicester.
What movies or shows has Gary Lineker been in?
Gary Lineker has 3 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Lost World Cup (2011), Underground Ernie (2006), Splitting Heirs (1993).
Where can I find more information about Gary Lineker?
You can find more about Gary Lineker on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
