Dennis Taylor
Known for: Acting
Born: January 19, 1949
Place of birth: Coalisland, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK
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
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Filmography
21 movies · 13 TV shows, newest first
6.0
The Weakest Link
2021NR
One Day at the Crucible
2021
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Touching The Blue
2020
6.1
Richard Osman's House of Games
2017
5.0
Cheap Cheap Cheap
2017
8.0
The Real Marigold on Tour
2016
7.5
The Real Marigold Hotel
2016
7.0
Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion
2015NR
Tony Drago: Fun & Torture
2014
7.5
Tipping Point: Lucky Stars
2013NR
Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter
2012
6.0
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
2011
7.7
Alex Higgins: The People's Champion
2010
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Davis v Taylor: The '85 Black Ball Final
2010NR
Let's Dance for Sport Relief
2010
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Jimmy White - The One & Only
2008NR
Saving Planet Earth UK
2007NR
Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World
2006
10.0
When Snooker Ruled the World
2002
6.0
Like a Hurricane: The Alex Higgins Story
2001NR
Ally McCoist's Trial and Error's
2000NR
Unseen Big Break
1997NR
Snooker: Basic Skills
1996NR
Dennis Taylor: Cue the Laughter!
1994NR
Best of Friends - The Official Story of Gary Lineker & Willie Thorne
1992
6.0
Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show
1992NR
The Positive Touch
1988
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Stephen Hendry: Doing the Business
1988NR
Christmas Eve with Val Doonican
1986
7.4
Lovejoy
1986
7.3
The Kenny Everett Television Show
1982NR
Griffiths the Cue
1979
6.4
The Sooty Show
1955
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Steve Davis Presents: The Greatest Snooker Trickshots
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