Willie Thorne
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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.
Known for
Credits
Best of Friends - The Official Story of Gary Lineker & Willie Thorne (1992)
Actor
Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter (2012)
Actor
Jimmy White - The One & Only (2008)
as Self
Steve Davis Presents: The Greatest Snooker Trickshots (—)
as Self
Unseen Big Break (1997)
Actor
Ray Reardon at 80 (2012)
Actor
Touching The Blue (2020)
as Self
The Positive Touch (1988)
Actor
When Snooker Ruled the World (2002)
as Self - Archive Footage
Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion (2015)
as Self
Gatwick Gangsters (2017)
as The Beast