Willie Thorne
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 4, 1954
- Died
- June 17, 2020 (aged 66)
- Birthplace
- Anstey, Leicestershire
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
Steve Davis Presents: The Greatest Snooker Trickshots
Movie · as Self
Touching The Blue
Movie · as Self
Gatwick Gangsters
Movie · as The Beast
Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion
Movie · as Self
Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter
Movie
Ray Reardon at 80
Movie
Let's Dance for Sport Relief
TV · as Self - Contestant · 1 ep
Famous, Rich and Homeless
TV · 2 eps
Jimmy White - The One & Only
Movie · as Self
When Snooker Ruled the World
Movie · as Self - Archive Footage
Unseen Big Break
Movie
Melissa
TV · as Party Guest · 1 ep
Jim Davidson's Snooker Balls-Ups
Movie
Best of Friends - The Official Story of Gary Lineker & Willie Thorne
Movie
The Positive Touch
Movie
Boon
TV · as Willie Thorne · 1 ep
Super Gran
TV · as Himself · 1 ep