Biography
Alex Higgins (18 March 1949 – 24 July 2010) was a Northern Irish professional snooker player and a two-time world champion who is ed 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
all 6
Movies 5
self 4
TV Shows 1
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Alex Higgins: The People's Champion (2010)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Hellraisers (2000)
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Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1949-03-18
Deathday
2010-07-24 (61 years old)
Birth Place
Belfast, United Kingdom
Citizenships
United Kingdom
Also Known As
Hurricane Higgins
Awards
Snooker Hall of Fame
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