
Acting
Jimmy White
Born
1962-05-02 (64)
Place of birth
Tooting, South London, England, United Kingdom
Known for
Acting
Credits
39 titles
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.
Known for
6.0Twelve celebrities are abandoned in the Australian jungle. In order to earn food, they must perform Bushtucker Trials which challenge them physically and mentally.
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
2002
6.5GamesMaster was a British television show, screened on Channel 4 from 1992 to 1998, and was the first ever UK television show dedicated to computer and video games.
GamesMaster
1992
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
NRSporting legends speak honestly and candidly about their careers, giving a fascinating insight into the mindset required to reach the very top of their game.
Sports Life Stories
2012
5.1Some journeys are measured by what you sacrifice to get there
Jack Said
2009
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 · 5 titles
7.7Ronnie 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.
Ronnie O'Sullivan: The Edge of Everything
2023
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
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.
Make or Break: The World Snooker Tour
2022
Documentary about the Mosconi Cup Pool tournament.
The Mosconi Cup: A 30 Year Story
2023
NRContaining interviews with Coleman’s family, teachers, coaches, and teammates, SEAMUS tells the story of how the Irish right-back became an Everton legend in his own right.
SEAMUS
2024
2010s · 8 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
Documentary on snooker legend Tony Drago.
Tony Drago: Fun & Torture
2014
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
Documentary on Snooker player Ali Carter, as he resumes his career following his cancer battle.
Ali Carter: The Unbreakable
2015
4.1Keith Chegwin becomes embroiled in a murderous spree involving television presenters.
Kill Keith
2011
Shooting Shark Productions followed former World Champion and British Snooker legend Steve Davis as he attempted a career change, from sportsman to DJ.
Steve Davis: Snookerstar DJ
2016
7.0A documentary detailing the life and career of snooker World Champion Mark Selby following his first World Championship victory in 2014.
Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion
2015
NRThe 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?
Perfect Break
2016
2000s · 10 titles
5.1Some journeys are measured by what you sacrifice to get there
Jack Said
2009
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
10.0Taking a look back at the golden era of snooker in the 1970s and 80s.
When Snooker Ruled the World
2002
6.0Documentary on the life and career of legendary snooker player, Alex Higgins.
Like a Hurricane: The Alex Higgins Story
2001
NRSix times world finalist and snooker legend, Jimmy White, reveals the skill and knowledge behind the shots that separates professionals from the average club player.
Absolute Snooker
2008
NRGuns! 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.
Dave Courtney Dodgy Dave
2007
NRDocumentary about notorious British and Irish wildmen Richard Harris, Peter O'Toole, Oliver Reed and Keith Moon and their excesses and exploits.
Hellraisers
2000
NRThe best 147's, The worst misses and the Rocket's top ten players.
Ronnie's Snooker Hotshots
2004
NRWhen 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: Brute Force
2005
NRRoy 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
Roy Shaw Fight School
2007
1990s · 9 titles
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
NRThe authorised story of snooker's most controversial star.
Alex Higgins: I'm No Angel
1991
Documentary on Gary Lineker & Willie Thorne's friendship
Best of Friends - The Official Story of Gary Lineker & Willie Thorne
1992
NRConfessions Of A Snooker Legend
Jimmy White: Close To The Wind
1994
Documentary on Snooker legend Alex Higgins.
Alex Higgins: Rebel Without a Pause
1997
Steve Davis & Barry Hearn share some of the best Snooker breaks.
Matchroom's Magical Breaks
1991
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.
The Max and The Magic
1993
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.
Unseen Big Break
1997
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.
Snooker: Basic Skills
1996
1980s · 3 titles
NRA 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.
Stephen Hendry: Doing the Business
1988
A compilation from the Embassy World Professional Snooker Championships.
Snooker Century Breakers
1984
The top snooker pros show their skills
The Positive Touch
1988
Series credits
6.0Twelve celebrities are abandoned in the Australian jungle. In order to earn food, they must perform Bushtucker Trials which challenge them physically and mentally.
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
2002
6.5GamesMaster was a British television show, screened on Channel 4 from 1992 to 1998, and was the first ever UK television show dedicated to computer and video games.
GamesMaster
1992
NRSporting legends speak honestly and candidly about their careers, giving a fascinating insight into the mindset required to reach the very top of their game.
Sports Life Stories
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
