Acting
Alex Higgins
EN cinema · 17 credits
Born
18 March 1949
Died
24 July 2010 (aged 61)
Birthplace
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Also known as Hurricane Higgins
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.
Known for
Filmography
Alex Higgins: The People's Champion
EN · 20107.7
as archive footage
When Snooker Ruled the World
EN · 200210.0
as Self - Archive Footage
Hellraisers
EN · 2000Not rated
as Self (archive footage)
