Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
January 19, 1949
Place of Birth:
Coalisland, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK
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Dennis Taylor
Biography
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.
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Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion | Self |
| 2010 | Alex Higgins: The People's Champion | Self |
| 2010 | Davis v Taylor: The '85 Black Ball Final | Self |
| 2008 | Jimmy White - The One & Only | Self |
| 2006 | Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World | Self (archive footage) |
| 1988 | Stephen Hendry: Doing the Business | Self |
| 1986 | Christmas Eve with Val Doonican | Self - Guest |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Weakest Link | Self - Participant |
| 2017 | Richard Osman's House of Games | Self - Contestant |
| 2017 | Cheap Cheap Cheap | Self |
| 2016 | The Real Marigold Hotel | Self |
| 2016 | The Real Marigold on Tour | Himself |
| 2011 | Celebrity Antiques Road Trip | Self - Participant |
| 2010 | Let's Dance for Sport Relief | Self - Contestant |
| 2007 | Saving Planet Earth UK | Himself - Presenter |
| 1992 | Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show | Self |
| 1986 | Lovejoy | Dennis Taylor |
| 1982 | The Kenny Everett Television Show | Self |
| 1955 | The Sooty Show | Himself |