Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
March 4, 1954
Died
June 17, 2020 (age 66)
Place of Birth
Anstey, Leicestershire
Also Known As
Mr. Maximum
Willie Thorne
Biography
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
TV
Super Gran
Himself
1985
TV
Let's Dance for Sport Relief
Self - Contestant
2010
TV
Melissa
Party Guest
1997
TV
Famous, Rich and Homeless
2009
Film
Gatwick Gangsters
The Beast
2017
Film
When Snooker Ruled the World
Self - Archive Footage
2002
Film
Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter
2012
Film
Best of Friends - The Official Story of Gary Lineker & Willie Thorne
1992
Film
Jimmy White - The One & Only
Self
2008
Film
Touching The Blue
Self
2020
Film
Steve Davis Presents: The Greatest Snooker Trickshots
Self
Film
Unseen Big Break
1997
Film
Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion
Self
2015
Film
Ray Reardon at 80
2012
Film
The Positive Touch
1988
Filmography
2020FilmTouching The Blueas Self2017FilmGatwick Gangstersas The Beast2015FilmMark Selby: Life of a World Championas Self2012FilmBarry Hearn: The People's Promoter2012FilmRay Reardon at 802010TVLet's Dance for Sport Reliefas Self - Contestant2009TVFamous, Rich and Homeless2008FilmJimmy White - The One & Onlyas Self2002FilmWhen Snooker Ruled the Worldas Self - Archive Footage1997FilmUnseen Big Break1997TVMelissaas Party Guest1992FilmBest of Friends - The Official Story of Gary Lineker & Willie Thorne1988FilmThe Positive Touch1985TVSuper Granas Himself—FilmSteve Davis Presents: The Greatest Snooker Trickshotsas Self