Jimmy White

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.3457

Gender

Male

Birthday

02-May-1962

Age

(64 years old)

Place of Birth

Tooting, South London, England, United Kingdom

Also Known As
  • James Warren White
  • The Whirlwind

Jimmy White

Biography

James Warren White MBE (born 2 May 1962) is an English professional snooker player who has won four seniors World titles. Nicknamed "The Whirlwind" because of his fluid, swift and attacking style of play. White has won two of snooker's three majors: the UK Championship (in 1992) and the Masters (in 1984) and a total of ten ranking events. He is currently eleventh on the all-time list of ranking event winners. He reached six World Championship finals but never won the event.


Credits

Perfect Break Perfect Break (2016) Character: Himself
The World Title is the ultimate prize for Bobby Stevens. Getting to the final was his big chance but for some reason he froze against Ray Carter and the match was almost a whitewash as Bobby could not pot another ball! A few years later he's performing trick-shots wearing a mask in small clubs and trying to move on but whatever stopped him potting in the final before has resurfaced. Through his struggles, he meets a young girl and her mother who help him tread the right path. Does this lead to victory in the Jimmy White Invitational Tournament? Will he also find love along the way?
Absolute Snooker Absolute Snooker (2008) Character: N/A
Six times world finalist and snooker legend, Jimmy White, reveals the skill and knowledge behind the shots that separates professionals from the average club player.
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.
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.
Stephen Hendry: Doing the Business Stephen Hendry: Doing the Business (1988) Character: Self
A documentary following future seven time world snooker champion Stephen Hendry as a teenager in the run up to and aftermath of his first ever ranking event win at the Rothmans Grand Prix.
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.
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 !
Ronnie's Snooker Hotshots Ronnie's Snooker Hotshots (2004) Character: Self
The best 147's, The worst misses and the Rocket's top ten players.
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.
Dave Courtney Dodgy Dave Dave Courtney Dodgy Dave (2007) Character: Self
Guns! Girls! and a Gangster with a Grudge! Get tooled up for the premiere of Dave's new movie! The Bloodiest film of the year - Hell to Pay! Dodgy Dave dishes the dirt on his biggest battle - the court case against his wife. More explosive than a suicide bomber. It's the trial from hell.
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.
The Max and The Magic The Max and The Magic (1993) Character: N/A
Jimmy White recalls and replays his super fast 147 break during a match at the World Championships, followed by Tony Knowles selection of near impossible trick shots.
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.
Tony Drago: Fun & Torture Tony Drago: Fun & Torture (2014) Character: N/A
Documentary on snooker legend Tony Drago.
Ali Carter: The Unbreakable Ali Carter: The Unbreakable (2015) Character: N/A
Documentary on Snooker player Ali Carter, as he resumes his career following his cancer battle.
Snooker Century Breakers Snooker Century Breakers (1984) Character: N/A
A compilation from the Embassy World Professional Snooker Championships.
Best of Friends - The Official Story of Gary Lineker & Willie Thorne Best of Friends - The Official Story of Gary Lineker & Willie Thorne (1992) Character: N/A
Documentary on Gary Lineker & Willie Thorne's friendship
Matchroom's Magical Breaks Matchroom's Magical Breaks (1991) Character: N/A
Steve Davis & Barry Hearn share some of the best Snooker breaks.
The Positive Touch The Positive Touch (1988) Character: N/A
The top snooker pros show their skills
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.
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.
Make or Break: The World Snooker Tour Make or Break: The World Snooker Tour (2022) Character: N/A
Throughout the 2021/22 season, WST will be following the fortunes of six of the most promising young players on the World Snooker Tour in our new video documentary Make or Break.
Snooker: Basic Skills Snooker: Basic Skills (1996) Character: N/A
An official coaching video of the World Snooker and Billiards Association, fully endorsed by the major players of the game. It is set out in stages with an easy to follow guide to improve your game and ultimately make it more enjoyable.
Unseen Big Break Unseen Big Break (1997) Character: N/A
For the first time ever on video, witness the Big Break as you've never seen it before. Unseen Big Break features the ever funny Jim Davidson and his snooker sidekick, John Virgo in a brilliant collection of unseen clips taken from the hit TV show - all the out-takes, missed shots and cock ups, plus daft contestants and hilarious jokes they could never show on TV.
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.
Ronnie O'Sullivan: The Edge of Everything Ronnie O'Sullivan: The Edge of Everything (2023) Character: Self
Ronnie O’Sullivan hasn’t had the most harmonious relationship with the media over the years, but his attempt to win the Snooker World Championship for a record 7th time in 2021 apparently proved too good an opportunity to pass up.
Kill Keith Kill Keith (2011) Character: Jimmy White (uncredited)
Keith Chegwin becomes embroiled in a murderous spree involving television presenters.
Roy Shaw: Brute Force Roy Shaw: Brute Force (2005) Character: Self
When he wasn't duking it out in the boxing ring, Roy "Pretty Boy" Shaw terrorized Britain as one of the country's most feared gangsters, as revealed in this documentary. The program chronicles Shaw's shady history, a criminal career that includes armed robbery, murder and brutal beatings. Known as the only man who ever broke his way out of two prison cells, Shaw became one of Britain's most powerful gangsters in the 1960s.
Roy Shaw Fight School Roy Shaw Fight School (2007) Character: N/A
Roy Shaw knows how to fight! From Bare knuckle wars to bar room brawls Roy has done it all! Now Roy gives it to you straight about his favourite fights - how to row and get Respect! It's Violent ! It's Brutal ! It's in yer face - it's Roy Shaw Fight School! Also features Joe Egan & Top Crime Faces including: Ronnie Knight, Terry Smith, Dave Courtney & Terrace Legends: Jason Marriner & Cass Pennant



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