Barry Hearn

Biography

Barry Hearn OBE (born 19 June 1948) is an English sporting events promoter and the founder and President of promotions company Matchroom Sport.

Through Matchroom, Hearn is also involved in many sports including snooker, darts, pool, tenpin bowling, golf (see PGA EuroPro Tour), table tennis and fishing. Hearn was the chairman of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), and was also until July 2010 chairman of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA).

After health problems, the multimillionaire retired from most of his functions and offices in April and May 2021, most of which his son Eddie Hearn took over.

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Known For

Sports Life Stories

Self

House of Flying Arrows

Self - Chairman of Professional Darts Corporation

Poison Arrows

Self

Filmography

Year	Movie	Role
2024	One Night in Millstreet	Self
2022	Poison Arrows	Self
2021	Destiny Fulfilled \| The Gerwyn Price Story	Self - PDC President
2016	House of Flying Arrows	Self - Chairman of Professional Darts Corporation
2015	Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion	Self
2014	Michael Van Gerwen - The Best Darts Player in The World	Self - Chairman PDC
2013	The Power of Darts	Self - Chairman of Professional Darts Corporation
2012	Special Report – The Voice of Darts	Self - PDC Chairman
2010	Alex Higgins: The People's Champion	Self
2010	Davis v Taylor: The '85 Black Ball Final	Self
2006	Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World	Self (archive footage)
2002	When Snooker Ruled the World	Self
1995	Orient: Club for a Fiver	Self

Year	TV Show	Role
2016	The Sporting Mavericks	Self - Manager and Promoter
2016	The Sporting Mavericks	Self - World Professional Snooker Association Chairman
2016	The Sporting Mavericks	Self
2013	60 Minutes Sports	Self - Sports Promoter (segment "Darts Wonderland")
2012	Sports Life Stories	Self
	Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen	Self