Willie Thorne
March 4, 1954 (71 years old) in Anstey, Leicestershire
Willie Thorne (4 March 1954 – 17 June 2020) was an English professional snooker player. He won one ranking title, the 1985 Classic. He also reached the final of the 1985 UK Championship, losing 16–14 to Steve Davis after leading 13–8. He was noted for his break-building, and was among the first players to compile 100 century breaks. He earned the nickname "Mr Maximum". After retiring as a player, Thorne became a snooker commentator, primarily for the BBC.
Known For
Credits
- 2020 · Touching The Blue as Self
- 2017 · Gatwick Gangsters as The Beast
- 2015 · Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion as Self
- 2010 · Let's Dance for Sport Relief as Self - Contestant
- 2009 · Famous, Rich and Homeless as
- 2008 · Jimmy White - The One & Only as Self
- 2002 · When Snooker Ruled the World as Self - Archive Footage
- 1985 · Super Gran as Himself
- Future · Steve Davis Presents: The Greatest Snooker Trickshots as Self