
Alex Higgins
Acting
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.
TV Shows(2)
Movies(16)
The Mosconi Cup: A 30 Year Story
2023
One Day at the Crucible
2021
Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter
2012

Alex Higgins: The People's Champion
archive footage
2010

Jimmy White - The One & Only
Self
2008
Alex Higgins: Blood, Sweat & Tears
2005

When Snooker Ruled the World
Self - Archive Footage
2002

Like a Hurricane: The Alex Higgins Story
Self
2001

Hellraisers
Self (archive footage)
2000
Try Snooker the Champion's Way with Steve Davis
1998
Alex Higgins: Rebel Without a Pause
1997

Jimmy White: Close To The Wind
Self
1994

Alex Higgins: I'm No Angel
Self
1991
Snooker Century Breakers
1984
Griffiths the Cue
1979

Hurricane Higgins
Self
1972

