Dennis Taylor
January 19, 1949 (75 years old) in Coalisland, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK
Dennis Taylor (born 19 January 1949) is a Northern Irish retired professional snooker player and current commentator. He is best known for winning the 1985 World Snooker Championship, where he defeated the defending champion Steve Davis in a final widely recognised as one of the most famous matches in professional snooker history. Despite losing the first eight frames, Taylor recovered to win 18–17 in a dramatic duel on the last black ball. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Known For
Credits
- 2021 · The Weakest Link as Self - Participant
- 2017 · Richard Osman's House of Games as Self - Contestant
- 2016 · The Real Marigold on Tour as Himself
- 2016 · The Real Marigold Hotel as Self
- 2015 · Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion as Self
- 2011 · Celebrity Antiques Road Trip as Self - Participant
- 2010 · Alex Higgins: The People's Champion as Self
- 2010 · Davis v Taylor: The '85 Black Ball Final as Self
- 2010 · Let's Dance for Sport Relief as Himself - Contestant
- 2007 · Saving Planet Earth UK as Himself - Presenter
- 2006 · Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World as Self (archive footage)
- 1992 · Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show as Self
- 1988 · Stephen Hendry: Doing the Business as Self
- 1986 · Lovejoy as Dennis Taylor
- 1982 · The Kenny Everett Television Show as Self
- 1955 · The Sooty Show as Himself