Willie Thorne
Known for Acting · 15 credits
- Born
- 1954-03-04
- Died
- 2020-06-17
- Place of birth
- Anstey, Leicestershire
- Also known as
- Mr. Maximum
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
TV Shows (4)
Movies (11)
Jimmy White - The One & Only
2008
as Self
Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion
2015
as Self
When Snooker Ruled the World
2002
as Self - Archive Footage
Gatwick Gangsters
2017
as The Beast
The Positive Touch
1988
Touching The Blue
2020
as Self
Ray Reardon at 80
2012
Unseen Big Break
1997
Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter
2012
Steve Davis Presents: The Greatest Snooker Trickshots
as Self
Best of Friends - The Official Story of Gary Lineker & Willie Thorne
1992
About Willie Thorne
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. With 15 credits spanning from 1985 to 2020, Willie Thorne has appeared in 11 films and 4 TV shows.
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Most Popular Willie Thorne Movies
- Jimmy White - The One & Only (2008) — as Self
- Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion (2015) — as Self
- When Snooker Ruled the World (2002) — as Self - Archive Footage
- Gatwick Gangsters (2017) — as The Beast
- The Positive Touch (1988)
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