Known For
Acting
Born
Mar 04, 1954
Died
Jun 17, 2020
Place of Birth
Anstey, Leicestershire
Credits
15 titles
Willie Thorne
Biography
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
Touching The Blue
Self
Gatwick Gangsters
The Beast
Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion
Self
Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter
Ray Reardon at 80
Let's Dance for Sport Relief
Self - Contestant
Famous, Rich and Homeless
Jimmy White - The One & Only
Self
When Snooker Ruled the World
Self - Archive Footage
Unseen Big Break
Melissa
Party Guest
Best of Friends - The Official Story of Gary Lineker & Willie Thorne
The Positive Touch
Super Gran
Himself
Steve Davis Presents: The Greatest Snooker Trickshots
Self