Acting
Alex Higgins
Born — Died
1949-03-18 — 2010-07-24
Place of birth
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Known for
Acting
Credits
19 titles
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.
Known for
9.0A Saturday evening magic show which ran from 1990 to 1992. Linda Lusardi starred with the host and was replaced by various guest stars for the third and final season. Each episode featured a number of close-up tricks and comedy sketches, before closing with a large scale illusion.
Wayne Dobson - A Kind of Magic
1990
NRThe authorised story of snooker's most controversial star.
Alex Higgins: I'm No Angel
1991
NRJim Davidson looks back at some of the funniest moments in snooker and some of the best trick shots.
Jim Davidson's Snooker Balls-Ups
1994
6.0Documentary on the life and career of legendary snooker player, Alex Higgins.
Like a Hurricane: The Alex Higgins Story
2001
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
7.0The golden age of the green baize. From smoky halls to superstardom – the unlikely figures who turned 1980s snooker into a money-spinning sporting soap opera.
Gods of Snooker
2021
Film credits
2020s · 2 titles
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
Documentary about the Mosconi Cup Pool tournament.
The Mosconi Cup: A 30 Year Story
2023
2010s · 2 titles
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
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
2000s · 5 titles
6.0Documentary on the life and career of legendary snooker player, Alex Higgins.
Like a Hurricane: The Alex Higgins Story
2001
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
Profile of the late Snooker player Alex " Hurricane" Higgins
Alex Higgins: Blood, Sweat & Tears
2005
NRDocumentary about notorious British and Irish wildmen Richard Harris, Peter O'Toole, Oliver Reed and Keith Moon and their excesses and exploits.
Hellraisers
2000
10.0Taking a look back at the golden era of snooker in the 1970s and 80s.
When Snooker Ruled the World
2002
1990s · 5 titles
NRThe authorised story of snooker's most controversial star.
Alex Higgins: I'm No Angel
1991
NRJim Davidson looks back at some of the funniest moments in snooker and some of the best trick shots.
Jim Davidson's Snooker Balls-Ups
1994
NRConfessions Of A Snooker Legend
Jimmy White: Close To The Wind
1994
Steve Davis teaches his skills
Try Snooker the Champion's Way with Steve Davis
1998
Documentary on Snooker legend Alex Higgins.
Alex Higgins: Rebel Without a Pause
1997
1980s · 1 titles
1970s · 2 titles
NRDocumentary on a snooker legend
Hurricane Higgins
1972
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
Series credits
9.0A Saturday evening magic show which ran from 1990 to 1992. Linda Lusardi starred with the host and was replaced by various guest stars for the third and final season. Each episode featured a number of close-up tricks and comedy sketches, before closing with a large scale illusion.
Wayne Dobson - A Kind of Magic
1990
7.0The golden age of the green baize. From smoky halls to superstardom – the unlikely figures who turned 1980s snooker into a money-spinning sporting soap opera.
Gods of Snooker
2021