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Known for Acting
Born 1978-11-07 in Camberwell, London, England, UK
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.
England 2006: The Golden Generation (2026) — Self
Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo (2026) — Self
The Hunt for the Next Lamine Yamal (2026) — Self (archive footage)
After Hours with James Corden (2026) — Self - Host · 26 episodes
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell (2025) — Self
Sir Alex (2025) — Self · 2 episodes
Rylan: Homophobia, Football and Me (2024)
Lionel Messi: Destiny (2023) — Self
Super League: The War for Football (2023) — Self · 4 episodes
Beckham (2023) — Self · 4 episodes
Rooney (2022) — Self
Messi (2022) — Self
Rio Ferdinand: Tipping Point (2022) — Himself · 3 episodes
The Evolution of Black British Music (2022) — Self · 1 episode
South Of The River (2021) — Himself · 3 episodes
Rio and Kate: Becoming a Stepfamily (2020) — Self
Greavsie (2020) — Self
Anton Ferdinand: Football, Racism and Me (2020) — Self
Bosman: The Player Who Changed Football (2020) — Self
Mo Gilligan's All Star Happy Hour (2020) — Self · 1 episode
Lionel Messi - The GOAT - Official Movie (2019) — Self (archive footage)
Celebrity Gogglebox (2019) — Self · 1 episode
Managing England: The Impossible Job (2018) — Himself
Barry Davies: The Man, The Voice, The Legend (2018) — Himself
Golazzo: The Football Italia Story (2018) — Self
The Big Narstie Show (2018) — Self · 1 episode
Rio Ferdinand: Being Mum and Dad (2017) — Self
Farewell Boleyn (2016)
Ronaldo (2015) — Self
Sir Alex Ferguson: Secrets of Success (2015) — Self
Dynamo: Magician Impossible (2011) — Self · 1 episode
Running Man (2010) · 1 episode
Live from Studio Five (2009) — Self · 1 episode
Chris Moyles' Quiz Night (2009) — Self · 2 episodes
Goal III: Taking on the World (2008) — Self
Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2008 (2008) — Self
Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2002 (2002) — Self (archive footage)
Click (2000) — Self · 1 episode
Match of the Day (1964) — Pundit · 8 episodes