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BornMarch 18, 1949
DiedJuly 24, 2010 (age 61)
Place of birthBelfast, Northern Ireland
Film credits16
Alex Higgins
DeceasedKnown for Acting
Biography
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
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The Mosconi Cup: A 30 Year Story
2023
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One Day at the Crucible
2021
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Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter
2012
Alex Higgins: The People's Champion
2010
as archive footage
Jimmy White - The One & Only
2008
as Self
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Alex Higgins: Blood, Sweat & Tears
2005
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)
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Try Snooker the Champion's Way with Steve Davis
1998
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Alex Higgins: Rebel Without a Pause
1997
Jimmy White: Close To The Wind
1994
as Self
Alex Higgins: I'm No Angel
1991
as Self
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Snooker Century Breakers
1984
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Griffiths the Cue
1979
Hurricane Higgins
1972
as Self