Alex Higgins

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

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Gender

Male

Birthday

18-Mar-1949

Age

(77 years old)

Place of Birth

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Also Known As
  • Hurricane Higgins

Alex Higgins

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.


Credits

Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter (2012) Character: N/A
Sir David Jason narrates a revealing and intimate insight into the life of Barry Hearn, one of the most powerful and colourful characters in sport. Featuring contributions from former snooker world champions Steve Davis, Dennis Taylor and Stephen Hendry, darts legend Phil 'The Power' Taylor as well as Greg Dyke, boxing promoter Frank Maloney and son and daughter Eddie and Katie Hearn.
Hellraisers Hellraisers (2000) Character: Self (archive footage)
Documentary about notorious British and Irish wildmen Richard Harris, Peter O'Toole, Oliver Reed and Keith Moon and their excesses and exploits.
When Snooker Ruled the World When Snooker Ruled the World (2002) Character: Self - Archive Footage
Taking a look back at the golden era of snooker in the 1970s and 80s.
Jimmy White - The One & Only Jimmy White - The One & Only (2008) Character: Self
A year in the life of Snooker's greatest legend - It's Jimmy White as you've never seen him before! A controversial hard hitting look at the People's Champion! Featuring The Rolling Stones Ronnie Wood & Snooker Greats: Steve Davis, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Stephen Hendry, Hurricane Higgins, Ken Doherty, John Higgins, John Virgo, Cliff Thorburn, Dennis Taylor & many more! Contains Extreme Bad Language !
Hurricane Higgins Hurricane Higgins (1972) Character: Self
Documentary on a snooker legend
Jimmy White: Close To The Wind Jimmy White: Close To The Wind (1994) Character: Self
Confessions Of A Snooker Legend
Alex Higgins: I'm No Angel Alex Higgins: I'm No Angel (1991) Character: Self
The authorised story of snooker's most controversial star.
Like a Hurricane: The Alex Higgins Story Like a Hurricane: The Alex Higgins Story (2001) Character: Self
Documentary on the life and career of legendary snooker player, Alex Higgins.
Alex Higgins: Rebel Without a Pause Alex Higgins: Rebel Without a Pause (1997) Character: N/A
Documentary on Snooker legend Alex Higgins.
One Day at the Crucible One Day at the Crucible (2021) Character: N/A
Documentary about the dramatic semifinals of the 2020 world snooker championship. Featuring Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Selby, Kyren Wilson, Anthony McGill and more.
Snooker Century Breakers Snooker Century Breakers (1984) Character: N/A
A compilation from the Embassy World Professional Snooker Championships.
Alex Higgins: Blood, Sweat & Tears Alex Higgins: Blood, Sweat & Tears (2005) Character: N/A
Profile of the late Snooker player Alex " Hurricane" Higgins
Griffiths the Cue Griffiths the Cue (1979) Character: N/A
The most remarkable sports story of the year. Terry Griffiths relives his 13 days at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, that took him from the obscurity of the Llanelli League to Professional Snooker Champion of the World.
The Mosconi Cup: A 30 Year Story The Mosconi Cup: A 30 Year Story (2023) Character: N/A
Documentary about the Mosconi Cup Pool tournament.
Try Snooker the Champion's Way with Steve Davis Try Snooker the Champion's Way with Steve Davis (1998) Character: N/A
Steve Davis teaches his skills
Alex Higgins: The People's Champion Alex Higgins: The People's Champion (2010) Character: archive footage
One man transfixed television viewers during snooker's golden age - Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins. This poignant documentary charts the remarkable rise and fall of the snooker genius, from his early days growing up in Belfast to his climb to the top of the sport as two-time world champion.



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