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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Filmography
all 18
self 17
TV Shows 13
Movies 5
Self - Participant
The Weakest Link (2021)
TV
Self - Contestant
Richard Osman's House of Games (2017)
TV
Self
The Real Marigold on Tour (2016)
TV
Self
The Real Marigold Hotel (2016)
TV
Self
The Rack Pack (2016)
Movie
Self - Participant
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011)
TV
Self
Alex Higgins: The People's Champion (2010)
Movie
Himself - Contestant
Let's Dance for Sport Relief (2010)
TV
Self
Davis v Taylor: The '85 Black Ball Final (2010)
Movie
Himself - Presenter
Saving Planet Earth UK (2007)
TV
Self (archive footage)
Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World (2006)
Movie
Dennis
Jacuzzi Rooms (2006)
Movie
Self
Strictly Come Dancing (2004)
TV
6
Himself
Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show (1992)
TV
Self
Big Break (1991)
TV
Dennis Taylor
Lovejoy (1986)
TV
5
Self
The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982)
TV
4
Himself
The Sooty Show (1955)
TV
Ratings
Average 5.41
Based on 10.3 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1955
2004
2010
2010
2021
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1949-01-19 (75 years old)
Birth PlaceCoalisland, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
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