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Dennis Taylor

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Born: January 19, 1949
From: Coalisland, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK

Biography

Dennis Taylor (born 19 January 1949) is a Northern Irish retired professional snooker player and current commentator. He is best known for winning the 1985 World Snooker Championship, where he defeated the defending champion Steve Davis in a final widely recognised as one of the most famous matches in professional snooker history. Despite losing the first eight frames, Taylor recovered to win 18–17 in a dramatic duel on the last black ball. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Known for

Alex Higgins: The People's Champion

Davis v Taylor: The '85 Black Ball Final

The Real Marigold Hotel

2016 Series 7.5

Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion

Like a Hurricane: The Alex Higgins Story

1986 Series 7.4

When Snooker Ruled the World

House of Games

2017 Series 6.1

Filmography

32 displayed · 35 matching · 35 total

2021

The Weakest Link

Acting (Self - Participant) 1 EP

One Day at the Crucible

2020

Touching The Blue

Acting (Self)

2017

House of Games

Acting (Self - Contestant) 5 EP

Cheap Cheap Cheap

Acting (Self) 1 EP

2016

The Real Marigold on Tour

Acting (Self) 2 EP

The Real Marigold Hotel

Acting (Self) 4 EP

2015

Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion

Acting (Self)

2014

Tony Drago: Fun & Torture

2013

Tipping Point: Lucky Stars

Acting (Self - Contestant) 1 EP

2012

Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter

2011

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Acting (Self - Participant) 1 EP

2010

Alex Higgins: The People's Champion

Acting (Self)

Davis v Taylor: The '85 Black Ball Final

Acting (Self)

Let's Dance for Sport Relief

Acting (Self - Contestant) 1 EP

2008

Jimmy White - The One & Only

Acting (Self)

2007

Saving Planet Earth UK

Acting (Himself - Presenter) 1 EP

2006

Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World

Acting (Self (archive footage))

2002

When Snooker Ruled the World

Acting (Self)

2001

Like a Hurricane: The Alex Higgins Story

Acting (Self)

2000

Ally McCoist's Trial and Error's

1997

Unseen Big Break

1996

Snooker: Basic Skills

1994

Dennis Taylor: Cue the Laughter!

Acting Writing (Writer)

Jim Davidson's Snooker Balls-Ups

1992

Best of Friends - The Official Story of Gary Lineker & Willie Thorne

Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show

Acting (Self) 1 EP

1988

The Positive Touch

Stephen Hendry: Doing the Business

Acting (Self)

1986

Christmas Eve with Val Doonican

Acting (Self - Guest)

Acting (Dennis Taylor) 1 EP

1982

The Kenny Everett Television Show

Acting (Self) 1 EP