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John Virgo

1946 - 2026 (age 79) • Acting

Born: 3/4/1946 in County Borough of Salford, Manchester, England, UK

Died: 2/4/2026 (age 79)

Known for: Acting

John Virgo

John Virgo was an English former professional snooker player and later a snooker commentator and TV personality.

Known For

This Life

73%

Self (uncredited)

1996

Big Break

60%

Self

1991

An Audience with...

53%

Self

1978

Gods of Snooker

70%

Self - UK Champion 1979

2021

Ready, Steady, Cook

80%

Self - Guest

1994

Touching The Blue

Self

2020

Perfect Break

Himself

2016

Jimmy White - The One & Only

Self

2008

Gods of Snooker

70%

Self - UK Champion 1979

2021

Touching The Blue

Self

2020

Perfect Break

Himself

2016

Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion

70%

Self

2015

Tony Drago: Fun & Torture

Tony Drago: Fun & Torture

2014

Jimmy White - The One & Only

Self

2008

Roy Shaw Fight School

2007

When Snooker Ruled the World

100%

Self

2002

This Life

73%

Self (uncredited)

1996

Ready, Steady, Cook

80%

Self - Guest

1994

Jimmy White: Close To The Wind

Self

1994

Cue Here for Laughs with John Virgo

Cue Here for Laughs with John Virgo

Self

1994

John Virgo: Playing For Laughs

John Virgo: Playing For Laughs

Himself

1993

The Max and The Magic

The Max and The Magic

1993

Go With Virgo!

Self-Presenter

1992

Big Break

60%

Self

1991

Snooker Century Breakers

Snooker Century Breakers

1984

An Audience with...

53%

Self

1978

Steve Davis Presents: The Greatest Snooker Trickshots

Self