Lee Stuart Sharpe (born 27 May 1971) is an English former professional footballer, sports television pundit and reality television personality, who as a player was predominantly a left winger from 1988 to 2004.Sharpe joined Manchester United from Torquay United as a youngster in 1988, playing for the club up until 1996. He won a total of eight caps for England, but his later career failed to live up to its potential after leaving Manchester United in his mid-twenties. Sharpe moved to Leeds United in 1996, but persistent knee injuries kept him from making an impact on the squad, and he was loaned to Sampdoria at the start of the 1998–99 season. Another loan to Bradford City in March 1999 turned into a permanent deal at the end of the season. He stayed at Bradford for three seasons, but he gradually slipped down the league ladder, eventually moving to Iceland to play for Grindavík in 2003. He retired from professional football in 2003, but achieved renewed fame after a number of reality television appearances. He briefly returned to football in 2004, playing for Garforth Town, but his return was short-lived.
Hosting a party with Ryan Giggs, circa 1992. Sir Alex Fergusson reputedly turned up at midnight and sent all their guests home. Fergy, famously protective of his young players, delivered an ultimatum; within 3 years Lee was gone and Giggs was a superstar.
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Played for Manchester United, Leeds United, Bradford City and Torquay United
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Retired from professional Football at the age of 32 after a short spell playing in Iceland for Grindavik.
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Year
Status
Character
A Question of Sport
2008-2009
TV Series
Himself - Mystery Guest / Himself
The Podge and Rodge Show
2008
TV Series
Himself
Superstars
2008
TV Series
Himself
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
2008
TV Series
Himself
Hotel Babylon
2008
TV Series
Himself
Hider in the House
2008
TV Series
Himself
Football Focus
2007
TV Series
Himself - Analyst / Himself - Football Pundit
Hell's Kitchen
2004-2007
TV Series
Himself
Dancing on Ice
2007
TV Series
Himself - Audience Member / Himself
This Morning
2007
TV Series
Himself
Dancing on Ice: Defrosted
2007
TV Series
Himself
TV's 50 Greatest Stars
2006
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Best Ever Ads 2
2006
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Match of the Day 2
2006
TV Series
Reporter
Jack Dee Live at the Apollo
2005
TV Series
Himself - Audience Member
Saturday Night with Miriam
2005
TV Series
Himself
Celebrity Love Island
2005
TV Series
Himself (Series 1) (2005)
Celebrity Love Island: Aftersun
2005
TV Series
Himself
Celebrity Wrestling
2005
TV Series
Himself / Sharpe Shooter
Bullrun: Cops, Cars & Superstars II
2005
TV Series documentary
Himself
Simply the Best
2004
TV Series
Himself
Inside the Mind of Roy Keane
2003
TV Movie documentary
Interviewee
An Audience with Elton John
1997
TV Special
Himself (uncredited)
House Party!
1996
Video
Himself
Gladiators: Train 2 Win
1995
TV Series
Himself - Presenter
Archive Footage
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Year
Status
Character
Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2002
2002
Video documentary
Himself
United in the 90's
1999
Video documentary
Himself
300 Premiership Goals
1998
Video documentary
Himself
Top of the Pops
1996
TV Series
Himself - Manchester United F.C.
Champions 2: Manchester United Official Review of the 93/94 Season
1994
Video documentary
Himself
Champions: Manchester United 92/93 Season Official Review
1993
Video documentary
Himself
Known for movies
House Party! (1996) as Himself
TV's 50 Greatest Stars (2006) as Himself
Celebrity Love Island (2005) as Himself (Series 1) (2005)