Alex Higgins
- Cast
- Born
- 18 March 1949 (died 24 July 2010)
- Place of birth
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Known for
- Acting · Alex Higgins: The People's Champion, Jimmy White: Close To The Wind, Alex Higgins: I'm No Angel
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.
Filmography
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