Barry Hearn

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

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Gender

Male

Birthday

19-Jun-1948

Age

(78 years old)

Place of Birth

Dagenham, Essex, England, UK

Also Known As
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Barry Hearn

Biography

Barry Hearn OBE (born 19 June 1948) is an English sporting events promoter and the founder and President of promotions company Matchroom Sport. Through Matchroom, Hearn is also involved in many sports including snooker, darts, pool, tenpin bowling, golf (see PGA EuroPro Tour), table tennis and fishing. Hearn was the chairman of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), and was also until July 2010 chairman of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA). After health problems, the multimillionaire retired from most of his functions and offices in April and May 2021, most of which his son Eddie Hearn took over. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


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.
The Power of Darts The Power of Darts (2013) Character: Self - Chairman of Professional Darts Corporation
This documentary sheds light on the background of the famous, infamous Darts Split. Many dart players like Phil Taylor, Rod Harrington, Raymond van Barneveld, Michael van Gerwen or James Wade but also the main responsible people like Olly Croft, Tommy Cox and Barry Hearn have their say.
Davis v Taylor: The '85 Black Ball Final Davis v Taylor: The '85 Black Ball Final (2010) Character: Self
A look at the 1985 Snooker World Championship final when Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor battled past midnight as over 18 million people watched on television.
When Snooker Ruled the World When Snooker Ruled the World (2002) Character: Self
Taking a look back at the golden era of snooker in the 1970s and 80s.
Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World (2006) Character: Self (archive footage)
Jacques Peretti sets out to find out what happened to the game that obsessed him as a kid. In this documentary, he presents an eye-opening account of the sport's heady popularity in the 1970s and 1980s.
Special Report – The Voice of Darts Special Report – The Voice of Darts (2012) Character: Self - PDC Chairman
Generations of sports fans loved listening to the lyricism and wit of the legendary Sid Waddell and on Christmas Day, Sky Sports News HD looked back at his extraordinary life in Special Report – The Voice of Darts.
Michael Van Gerwen - The Best Darts Player in The World Michael Van Gerwen - The Best Darts Player in The World (2014) Character: Self - Chairman PDC
A documentary about the Number 1 of Darts, Michael van Gerwen.
Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion (2015) Character: Self
A documentary detailing the life and career of snooker World Champion Mark Selby following his first World Championship victory in 2014.
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.
The Strickland Story The Strickland Story (2013) Character: N/A
The documentary story of one of the greatest and without a doubt the most entertaining pool player ever.
Matchroom's Magical Breaks Matchroom's Magical Breaks (1991) Character: N/A
Steve Davis & Barry Hearn share some of the best Snooker breaks.
Enter the Dragon: China's Snooker Star Enter the Dragon: China's Snooker Star (2017) Character: N/A
Follows snooker player Ding Junhui, a superstar in his native China, as he plays in Guangzhou at the Chinese Championship. With behind-the-scenes access and narration by snooker legend Steve Davis.
Steve Davis: Snookerstar DJ Steve Davis: Snookerstar DJ (2016) Character: N/A
Shooting Shark Productions followed former World Champion and British Snooker legend Steve Davis as he attempted a career change, from sportsman to DJ.
Harry Carpenter Presents Boxing Bedlam Harry Carpenter Presents Boxing Bedlam (1998) Character: N/A
Harry introduces some of the roughest, toughest, meanest and most hilarious bouts ever seen in modern-day boxing.
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.
Destiny Fulfilled | The Gerwyn Price Story Destiny Fulfilled | The Gerwyn Price Story (2021) Character: Self - PDC President
From giving up his rugby dream to fulfilling his darting destiny, this is the story of an unprecedented rise to the top...
Alex Higgins: The People's Champion Alex Higgins: The People's Champion (2010) Character: Self
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.
Poison Arrows Poison Arrows (2022) Character: Self
After serving 15 years for the murder of his protege and team mate, Perry 'The Poison Arrow' Peters, former darts player, Rocky Goldfingers, is coming out of jail determined to prove his innocence.
Orient: Club for a Fiver Orient: Club for a Fiver (1995) Character: Self
Highly acclaimed documentary special following a year in the fortunes of Leyton Orient Football Club.
House of Flying Arrows House of Flying Arrows (2016) Character: Self - Chairman of Professional Darts Corporation
The popular rise of darts is charted in this pin-sharp documentary that follows the trajectory of arrows from local pub to beer-soaked arena. Featuring archive footage, behind-the-scenes access and interviews with current darting personalities such as Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson and Raymond van Barneveld, the film traces the sport's evolution from humble beginnings through to the glamorous heyday of the 1980s and on into the lucrative professional era.
The Rise of Luke Littler The Rise of Luke Littler (2025) Character: Self
A short film detailing the meteoric rise of darts world champion Luke Littler following his first World Championship in 2025.
One Night in Millstreet One Night in Millstreet (2024) Character: Self
A prizefight between underdog Steve 'The Celtic Warrior' Collins and champion Chris 'Simply the Best' Eubank grips and encapsulates an entire nation as it emerges from depression towards previously unimagined prosperity.



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