Alan Shearer

Actor

August 13, 1970 (55 years)

Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England, England, UK

Biography

Alan Shearer (born 13 August 1970) is an English football pundit and retired football player and manager who played as a striker. Widely regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation and one of the greatest players in the history of the Premier League, he is the Premier League's record goalscorer. He was named Football Writers' Association Player of the Year in 1994 and won the PFA Player of the Year award in 1995. In 1996, he came third in both Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the …

Filmography

7.6

Match of the Day

Expert

BBC's football highlights and analysis. "The longest-running football television programme in the world" as recognised by Guinness World Records in 2015.

6.9

Match of the Day 2

Pundit

A light-hearted look at the United Kingdom's Premier League action, rounding-up the weekend's football action.

7.1

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Self - Interviewed Guest

Michael McIntyre's Big Show is a British variety and stand-up comedy television series, presented by British comedian, presenter and former Britain's Got Talent judge Michael McIntyre.

N/A

The Rest Is Football

Self - Host

Gary Lineker & Alan Shearer and Micah Richards bringing you topical debate, strong opinions and outrageous tales from their careers.

7.7

W1A

Self

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.

6.8

Goal!

Himself

Like millions of kids around the world, Santiago harbors the dream of being a professional footballer... However, living in the Barrios section of Los Angeles, he thinks it is only that—a dream. Until one day an extraordinary turn of events has him trying out for Premiership club Newcastle United.

6.0

Robson Green's Weekend Escapes

Self

Relax, reset and recharge. Robson takes the roads less travelled across his beloved North East England. With friends and family, he finds wellbeing and adventure in wonderful places.

6.4

The First Team

Himself

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.

6.0

The Match

Himself

Romantic comedy set against the story of a grudge football match between two pubs. The prize for the winner of the centenary match is the the closure of their opponent's bar. The Match was mainly filmed around Straiton in Ayrshire.

5.0

Gary Neville's Soccerbox

Self

Expert soccer pundits and retired footballers talk to Gary Neville about the sport and speak about a few compelling matches they played against each other.

7.3

We Are Newcastle United

Self

Having spent over £300 million to buy the club, appointed a new Head Coach, Eddie Howe, and made a bold statement of intent by signing several big name players, fans' expectations are rocketing and the new owners and Head Coach have much to do to transform the club's fortunes. This series follows life at the club both on and off the pitch.

N/A

Great North: A Run. A River. A Region.

Self

GREAT NORTH: A RUN. A RIVER. A REGION is a documentary film about the Great North Run, a half marathon from Newcastle to South Shields.

6.7

Purely Belter

Himself

Gerry and Sewell are broke. Gerry's still at school and Sewell is unemployed. They both wish for better things in life. Owning two season tickets to their beloved football club is their biggest dream of all. The tickets cost £1000 - they're £1000 short. But they are nothing if not resourceful, and they set themselves a mission to raise the cash. While they think up increasingly outlandish money making schemes - from selling junk to shoplifting and the odd bit of housebreaking - real life begins to interfere with the pair's final scam going hilariously awry landing them in jail, only to discover that their punishment gets them exactly where they want to be!

8.0

Fever Pitch: The Rise of the Premier League

Self

Once upon a time, football was just a game... From those who lived it, and those who made the beautiful game a billion pound business. The goals, the glamour, the glory.

N/A

England 2006: The Golden Generation

Self

Documentary that explores why the men's England football team did not fulfil their potential at the 2006 World Cup, including insight and reflection from key members of the 'Golden Generation'.

7.0

Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager

Self

The definitive portrait of one of sport's most inspirational, influential figures - whose legacy lives on far beyond the football field.

N/A

Football Top 10

A Top 10 collection of spectacular football action. Top players featured include Shearer, Owen, Bergkamp, Schmeichel, Seaman, Carbone, Di Matteo, Keane, Ginola, Beckham, Gerrard, Giggs and many, many more.

8.5

Match of the Day Top 10

Self - Presenter

Gary Lineker and the Match of the Day pundits pick their Premier League top 10s.

N/A

VM-krönika 1998

Self (archive footage)

The 1998 World Cup in France was a huge celebration for the home nation. France eventually became world champions for the first time ever after defeating Brazil in the final. Croatia played in its first World Cup tournament and surprisingly took bronze, with the team's star striker Davor Suker becoming the tournament's top scorer.

10.0

Managing England: The Impossible Job

Himself

The trials, tribulations and perpetual disappointments which have beset the managers of the England men's national football team since the country's solitary World Cup win in 1966.