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Willie Thorne

1954 - 2020 (age 66) • Acting

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.

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Super Gran

64%

Himself

1985

Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion

70%

Self

2015

Touching The Blue

Self

2020

Gatwick Gangsters

The Beast

2017

Let's Dance for Sport Relief

Self - Contestant

2010
Poster for Famous, Rich and Homeless

Famous, Rich and Homeless

Unknown

2009

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

1992

Steve Davis Presents: The Greatest Snooker Trickshots

Self

Touching The Blue

Self

2020

Gatwick Gangsters

The Beast

2017

Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion

70%

Self

2015

Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter

2012

Let's Dance for Sport Relief

Self - Contestant

2010
Poster for Famous, Rich and Homeless

Famous, Rich and Homeless

Unknown

2009

Jimmy White - The One & Only

Self

2008

When Snooker Ruled the World

100%

Self - Archive Footage

2002

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

1992
Poster for Super Gran

Super Gran

64%

Himself

1985

Steve Davis Presents: The Greatest Snooker Trickshots

Self

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