Willie Thorne
Willie Thorne
Person

Willie Thorne

Actor 1954-03-04 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

FILMOGRAPHY
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Super Gran

Super Gran

1985 · Himself

Boon

Boon

1986 · Willie Thorne

Melissa

Melissa

1997 · Party Guest

When Snooker Ruled the World

When Snooker Ruled the World

2002 · Self - Archive Footage

Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion

Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion

2015 · Self

Jim Davidson's Snooker Balls-Ups

Jim Davidson's Snooker Balls-Ups

1994 · Movie

Famous, Rich and Homeless

Famous, Rich and Homeless

2009 · TV

Jimmy White - The One & Only

Jimmy White - The One & Only

2008 · Self

Touching The Blue

Touching The Blue

2020 · Self

Gatwick Gangsters

Gatwick Gangsters

2017 · The Beast

Let's Dance for Sport Relief

2010 · Self - Contestant

Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter

2012 · Movie

Best of Friends - The Official Story of Gary Lineker & Willie Thorne

1992 · Movie

Ray Reardon at 80

2012 · Movie

Unseen Big Break

1997 · Movie

The Positive Touch

1988 · Movie