Acting

John Lowe

Born

1945-07-21 (81)

Place of birth

New Tupton, Derbyshire, England, UK

Known for

Acting

Credits

19 titles

John Lowe, MBE (born 21 July 1945) is an English former professional darts player. Along with Eric Bristow and Jocky Wilson, he was known for dominating darts during the 1980s. Lowe was world champion on three occasions, in 1979, 1987 and 1993. He was also a two-time winner of the Winmau World Masters and a two-time World Cup singles champion. In total, Lowe won 15 BDO and WDF majors. He held the World No. 1 ranking on four occasions. In October 1984, he became the first player to hit a televised nine-dart finish. Lowe is one of only six players to have won the World Championship three or more times, and was the first person to win it in three separate decades; along with Phil Taylor, he re…

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Film credits

2010s · 6 titles

Bullseyes and Beer: When Darts Hit Britain poster
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How darts become one of Britain's most popular sports in the 1970s thanks to innovative ideas in television coverage and the increasing popularity of the top darts players.

Bullseyes and Beer: When Darts Hit Britain

2014

You Can't Beat a Bit of Bully poster
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Narrated by comedian Paddy McGuinness, here is a documentary celebrating 35 years of Bullseye featuring the hosts Jim Bowen and Tony Green with celebrity guests Linda Lusardi, Nick Hancock, Anne Diamond, David Baddiel, Katy Brand, Gary Wilmot, Frank Bruno, Tessa Sanderson and legendary dart players John Lowe, Eric Bristow and Bobby George.

You Can't Beat a Bit of Bully

2015

Jocky Wilson Said poster
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Rare archive footage and Jocky Wilson's own words tell the story of the rise and fall of a cult Scottish sportman. Featuring interviews with his friends and darts contemporaries.

Jocky Wilson Said

2019

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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.

The Power of Darts

2013

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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.

Special Report – The Voice of Darts

2012

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Stephen Fry pays tribute to legendary darts commentator Sid Waddell. He discusses the time they spent together in the commentary box and also talks to Phil Taylor and Sid's son Dan.

A Little Bit of Fry and Waddell

2014

2000s · 4 titles

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