James Wade
Biography
James Martin Wade (born 6 April 1983) is an English professional darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) tournaments. He became the youngest player to win a major PDC title at the World Matchplay in 2007, at the age of 24. This record was broken when Michael van Gerwen won the 2012 World Grand Prix at the age of 23.
Since winning the World Matchplay in 2007, Wade has also won the World Grand Prix in 2007 and 2010, the UK Open in 2008, 2011 and 2021, the Premier League in 2009, the Championship League in 2010, the Masters in 2014, the European Championship and the World Series of Darts Finals in 2018. Wade has had a career-high ranking of second in the PDC Order of Merit. He has yet to win the PDC World Darts Championship, having never made it past the semi-finals.
Known For
TV
Showbiz Darts
2006
TV
Game of Throws: Inside Darts
Self
2024
TV
Emirates News
Self - Studio Guest
2007
Film
A Little Bit of Fry and Waddell
Self (archive footage)
2014
Film
Poison Arrows
Self
2022
Film
House of Flying Arrows
Self - World Number 7
2016
Film
Darts Actually
Self (archive footage)
2014
Film
The Power of Darts
Self - 7 Times PDC Major Winner
2013
Film
Let’s Play Darts
Self (archive footage)
2004
Film
The World Of Phil Taylor
Self (archive footage)
2010
Filmography
2024TVGame of Throws: Inside Dartsas Self2022FilmPoison Arrowsas Self2016FilmHouse of Flying Arrowsas Self - World Number 72014FilmDarts Actuallyas Self (archive footage)2014FilmA Little Bit of Fry and Waddellas Self (archive footage)2013FilmThe Power of Dartsas Self - 7 Times PDC Major Winner2010FilmThe World Of Phil Tayloras Self (archive footage)2007TVEmirates Newsas Self - Studio Guest2006TVShowbiz Darts2004FilmLet’s Play Dartsas Self (archive footage)