Acting
Alex Higgins
Born 1949-03-18 · Belfast, Northern Ireland
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.
Acting credits
Documentary on Snooker legend Alex Higgins.
Alex Higgins: Rebel Without a Pause
1997
NRThe authorised story of snooker's most controversial star.
Alex Higgins: I'm No Angel
1991
Documentary about the dramatic semifinals of the 2020 world snooker championship. Featuring Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Selby, Kyren Wilson, Anthony McGill and more.
One Day at the Crucible
2021
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.
Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter
2012
A compilation from the Embassy World Professional Snooker Championships.
Snooker Century Breakers
1984
6.0Documentary on the life and career of legendary snooker player, Alex Higgins.
Like a Hurricane: The Alex Higgins Story
2001
NRConfessions Of A Snooker Legend
Jimmy White: Close To The Wind
1994
Documentary about the Mosconi Cup Pool tournament.
The Mosconi Cup: A 30 Year Story
2023
Steve Davis teaches his skills
Try Snooker the Champion's Way with Steve Davis
1998
Profile of the late Snooker player Alex " Hurricane" Higgins
Alex Higgins: Blood, Sweat & Tears
2005
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.
Griffiths the Cue
1979
NRDocumentary about notorious British and Irish wildmen Richard Harris, Peter O'Toole, Oliver Reed and Keith Moon and their excesses and exploits.
Hellraisers
2000
NRA 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 !
Jimmy White - The One & Only
2008
NRDocumentary on a snooker legend
Hurricane Higgins
1972
7.7One 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.
Alex Higgins: The People's Champion
2010
10.0Taking a look back at the golden era of snooker in the 1970s and 80s.
When Snooker Ruled the World
2002