Alex Higgins
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 18, 1949
- Died
- July 24, 2010
- Birthplace
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
Alex Higgins (18 March 1949 – 24 July 2010) was a Northern Irish professional snooker player and a two-time world champion who is remembered as one of the most iconic figures in the sport's history. Nicknamed 'Hurricane Higgins' for his rapid play and known as the 'People's Champion' for his popularity and charisma. He is often credited as a key factor in snooker's success as a mainstream televised sport in the 1980s in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
Filmography
- The Mosconi Cup: A 30 Year Story
The Mosconi Cup: A 30 Year Story 2023
Actor
- One Day at the Crucible
One Day at the Crucible 2021
Actor
- Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter
Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter 2012
Actor
Alex Higgins: The People's Champion 2010
as archive footage
Jimmy White - The One & Only 2008
as Self
- Alex Higgins: Blood, Sweat & Tears
Alex Higgins: Blood, Sweat & Tears 2005
Actor
When Snooker Ruled the World 2002
as Self - Archive Footage
Like a Hurricane: The Alex Higgins Story 2001
as Self
Hellraisers 2000
as Self (archive footage)
- Try Snooker the Champion's Way with Steve Davis
Try Snooker the Champion's Way with Steve Davis 1998
Actor
- Alex Higgins: Rebel Without a Pause
Alex Higgins: Rebel Without a Pause 1997
Actor
Jimmy White: Close To The Wind 1994
as Self
Jim Davidson's Snooker Balls-Ups 1994
Actor
Alex Higgins: I'm No Angel 1991
as Self
- Snooker Century Breakers
Snooker Century Breakers 1984
Actor
- Griffiths the Cue
Griffiths the Cue 1979
Actor
Hurricane Higgins 1972
as Self
Credits from TMDB.