Acting

Dennis Taylor

Born 1949-01-19

Coalisland, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK

Department: Acting

Biography

Dennis Taylor (born 19 January 1949) is a Northern Irish retired professional snooker player and current commentator. He is best known for winning the 1985 World Snooker Championship, where he defeated the defending champion Steve Davis in a final widely recognised as one of the most famous matches in professional snooker history. Despite losing the first eight frames, Taylor recovered to win 18–17 in a dramatic duel on the last black ball. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Known For

Prominent works featuring Dennis Taylor

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The Sooty Show

1955

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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

2011

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Lovejoy

1986

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Richard Osman's House of Games

2017

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The Weakest Link

2021

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The Kenny Everett Television Show

1982

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Tipping Point: Lucky Stars

2013

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The Real Marigold Hotel

2016

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The Real Marigold on Tour

2016

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Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show

1992

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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (35 titles)

Title	Character / Role	Type	Year
The Weakest Link	Self - Participant	TV Series	2021
One Day at the Crucible	Self / Appearance	Movie	2021
Touching The Blue	Self	Movie	2020
Richard Osman's House of Games	Self - Contestant	TV Series	2017
Cheap Cheap Cheap	Self	TV Series	2017
The Real Marigold on Tour	Self	TV Series	2016
The Real Marigold Hotel	Self	TV Series	2016
Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion	Self	Movie	2015
Tony Drago: Fun & Torture	Self / Appearance	Movie	2014
Tipping Point: Lucky Stars	Self - Contestant	TV Series	2013
Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter	Self / Appearance	Movie	2012
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip	Self - Participant	TV Series	2011
Alex Higgins: The People's Champion	Self	Movie	2010
Davis v Taylor: The '85 Black Ball Final	Self	Movie	2010
Let's Dance for Sport Relief	Self - Contestant	TV Series	2010
Jimmy White - The One & Only	Self	Movie	2008
Saving Planet Earth UK	Himself - Presenter	TV Series	2007
Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World	Self (archive footage)	Movie	2006
When Snooker Ruled the World	Self	Movie	2002
Like a Hurricane: The Alex Higgins Story	Self	Movie	2001
Ally McCoist's Trial and Error's	Self / Appearance	Movie	2000
Unseen Big Break	Self / Appearance	Movie	1997
Snooker: Basic Skills	Self / Appearance	Movie	1996
Dennis Taylor: Cue the Laughter!	Self / Appearance	Movie	1994
Dennis Taylor: Cue the Laughter!	Writer	Movie	1994
Best of Friends - The Official Story of Gary Lineker & Willie Thorne	Self / Appearance	Movie	1992
Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show	Self	TV Series	1992
The Positive Touch	Self / Appearance	Movie	1988
Stephen Hendry: Doing the Business	Self	Movie	1988
Christmas Eve with Val Doonican	Self - Guest	Movie	1986
Lovejoy	Dennis Taylor	TV Series	1986
The Kenny Everett Television Show	Self	TV Series	1982
Griffiths the Cue	Self / Appearance	Movie	1979
The Sooty Show	Himself	TV Series	1955
Steve Davis Presents: The Greatest Snooker Trickshots	Self	Movie	—