Wayne Rooney

Wayne Mark Rooney (born 24 October 1985) is an English professional football manager and former player who is the head coach of EFL Championship club Plymouth Argyle. Widely considered one of the best players of his generation and one of the greatest British players of all time, Rooney is the record goalscorer for Manchester United, and was the record goalscorer for the England national team from 2015 to 2023. He has also made more appearances for England than any other outfield player.

Rooney spent most of his playing career as a forward, but was also used in various midfield roles.

Wayne Rooney is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 33 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Real Rooneys (2026), England 2006: The Golden Generation (2026), The Football Interview (2025), Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story (2023), Stick to Football (2023), Sir Bobby Charlton: The First Gentleman Of Football (2023), Louis (2022), Lionel Messi - The GOAT - Official Movie (2019). The recorded credits span 1964 to 2026, including 21 movies and 12 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.