Acting

Rio Ferdinand

Born: November 7, 1978 (age 47)
Birthplace: Camberwell, London, England, UK
Credits: 41 titles

Biography

Rio Gavin Ferdinand OBE (born 7 November 1978) is an English former professional footballer who played as a centre-back, and is now a television pundit for TNT Sports. He played 81 times for the England national team between 1997 and 2011, and was a member of three FIFA World Cup squads. He is one of the most decorated English footballers of all time, regarded by many as one of England's greatest ever players.

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Signature work

Known For

Running Man

2010

Dead Man Running

2009

Match of the Day

1964

Rylan: Homophobia, Football and Me

2024

After Hours with James Corden

2026

Acting credits 39

Year	Title	Role
2026	The Hunt for the Next Lamine Yamal Film	Self (archive footage)
2026	Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo Film	Self
2026	After Hours with James Corden TV	Self - Host (26 ep)
2026	England 2006: The Golden Generation Film	Self
2025	Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell Film	Self
2025	Sir Alex TV	Self (2 ep)
2024	Rylan: Homophobia, Football and Me Film
2023	Beckham TV	Self (4 ep)
2023	Lionel Messi: Destiny Film	Self
2023	Super League: The War for Football TV	Self (4 ep)
2022	Rio Ferdinand: Tipping Point TV	Himself (3 ep)
2022	Messi Film	Self
2022	The Evolution of Black British Music TV	Self (1 ep)
2022	Rooney Film	Self
2021	South Of The River TV	Himself (3 ep)
2020	Bosman: The Player Who Changed Football Film	Self
2020	Anton Ferdinand: Football, Racism and Me Film	Self
2020	Mo Gilligan's All Star Happy Hour TV	Self (1 ep)
2020	Greavsie Film	Self
2020	Rio and Kate: Becoming a Stepfamily Film	Self
2019	Lionel Messi - The GOAT - Official Movie Film	Self (archive footage)
2019	Celebrity Gogglebox TV	Self (1 ep)
2018	Barry Davies: The Man, The Voice, The Legend Film	Himself
2018	The Big Narstie Show TV	Self (1 ep)
2018	Managing England: The Impossible Job Film	Himself
2018	Golazzo: The Football Italia Story Film	Self
2017	Rio Ferdinand: Being Mum and Dad Film	Self
2016	Farewell Boleyn Film
2015	Ronaldo Film	Self
2015	Sir Alex Ferguson: Secrets of Success Film	Self
2011	Dynamo: Magician Impossible TV	Self (1 ep)
2010	Running Man TV	(1 ep)
2009	Live from Studio Five TV	Self (1 ep)
2009	Chris Moyles' Quiz Night TV	Self (2 ep)
2008	Goal III: Taking on the World Film	Self
2008	Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2008 Film	Self
2002	Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2002 Film	Self (archive footage)
2000	Click TV	Self (1 ep)
1964	Match of the Day TV	Pundit (8 ep)

Crew credits 2

Year	Title	Job
TBA	Rio's World Cup Wind-Ups TV	Creator
2009	Dead Man Running Film	Executive Producer