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.
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Known For
The Weakest Link
Self - Participant · (1 episode)
2021
Richard Osman's House of Games
Self - Contestant · (5 episodes)
2017
The Real Marigold on Tour
Himself · (2 episodes)
2016
The Real Marigold Hotel
Self · (4 episodes)
2016
Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion
Self
2015
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Self - Participant · (1 episode)
2011
Alex Higgins: The People's Champion
Self
2010
Davis v Taylor: The '85 Black Ball Final
Self
2010
Let's Dance for Sport Relief
Himself - Contestant · (1 episode)
2010
Saving Planet Earth UK
Himself - Presenter · (1 episode)
2007
Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World
Self (archive footage)
2006
Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show
Self · (1 episode)
1992
Stephen Hendry: Doing the Business
Self
1988
Lovejoy
Dennis Taylor · (1 episode)
1986
The Kenny Everett Television Show
Self · (1 episode)
1982
The Sooty Show
Himself · (1 episode)
1955