People
Willie Thorne
- Name: Willie Thorne
- Birthday: 1954-03-04
- Also known as: Mr. Maximum
- Place of birth: Anstey, Leicestershire
- Popularity: 0.0538
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.
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Movies:
| Title | Release date |
|---|---|
| Touching The Blue as Self | 2020-10-06 |
| Gatwick Gangsters as The Beast | 2017-11-06 |
| Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion as Self | 2015-03-06 |
| Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter | 2012-05-06 |
| Ray Reardon at 80 | 2012-04-29 |
| Jimmy White - The One & Only as Self | 2008-07-21 |
| When Snooker Ruled the World as Self - Archive Footage | 2002-04-28 |
| Unseen Big Break | 1997-10-12 |
| Best of Friends - The Official Story of Gary Lineker & Willie Thorne | 1992-04-30 |
| The Positive Touch | 1988-09-21 |
