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TV
Acting
Alex Higgins
- Born
- Died
- (aged 61)
- Birthplace
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Credits
- 19 titles
Biography
Alex Higgins (18 March 1949 – 24 July 2010) was a Northern Irish professional snooker player and a two-time world champion who is remembered as one of the most iconic figures in the sport's history. Nicknamed 'Hurricane Higgins' for his rapid play and known as the 'People's Champion' for his popularity and charisma. He is often credited as a key factor in snooker's success as a mainstream televised sport in the 1980s in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 19
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Mosconi Cup: A 30 Year Story Film | |
| 2021 | Gods of Snooker TV | Self (archive footage) (3 ep) |
| 2021 | One Day at the Crucible Film | |
| 2012 | Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter Film | |
| 2010 | Alex Higgins: The People's Champion Film | archive footage |
| 2008 | Jimmy White - The One & Only Film | Self |
| 2005 | Alex Higgins: Blood, Sweat & Tears Film | |
| 2002 | When Snooker Ruled the World Film | Self - Archive Footage |
| 2001 | Like a Hurricane: The Alex Higgins Story Film | Self |
| 2000 | Hellraisers Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1998 | Try Snooker the Champion's Way with Steve Davis Film | |
| 1997 | Alex Higgins: Rebel Without a Pause Film | |
| 1994 | Jimmy White: Close To The Wind Film | Self |
| 1994 | Jim Davidson's Snooker Balls-Ups Film | |
| 1991 | Alex Higgins: I'm No Angel Film | Self |
| 1990 | Wayne Dobson - A Kind of Magic TV | (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Snooker Century Breakers Film | |
| 1979 | Griffiths the Cue Film | |
| 1972 | Hurricane Higgins Film | Self |