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John Virgo
John Virgo

John Virgo

Acting•Born March 4, 1946•Died February 4, 2026 (age 79)•County Borough of Salford, Manchester, England, UK

Biography

John Virgo was an English former professional snooker player and later a snooker commentator and TV personality.

Known For

Ready, Steady, Cook

Ready, Steady, Cook

1994•TV Series•
8.0
An Audience with...

An Audience with...

1978•TV Series•
5.3
This Life

This Life

1996•TV Series•
7.3
Big Break

Big Break

1991•TV Series•
6.0
Gods of Snooker

Gods of Snooker

2021•TV Series•
7.0
When Snooker Ruled the World

When Snooker Ruled the World

2002•Movie•
10.0
Touching The Blue

Touching The Blue

2020•Movie
Perfect Break

Perfect Break

2016•Movie

Filmography

2021
Gods of Snooker

as Self - UK Champion 1979

TV
2020
Touching The Blue

as Self

Movie
2016
Perfect Break

as Himself

Movie
2015
Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion

as Self

Movie
2014
Tony Drago: Fun & Torture
Movie
2008
Jimmy White - The One & Only

as Self

Movie
2007
Roy Shaw Fight School
Movie
2002
When Snooker Ruled the World

as Self

Movie
1997
Unseen Big Break
Movie
1996
This Life

as Self (uncredited)

TV
1994
Ready, Steady, Cook

as Self - Guest

TV
1994
Jimmy White: Close To The Wind

as Self

Movie
1994
Cue Here for Laughs with John Virgo

as Self

Movie
1993
John Virgo: Playing For Laughs

as Himself

Movie
1993
The Max and The Magic
Movie
1992
Go With Virgo!

as Self-Presenter

Movie
1991
Big Break

as Self

TV
1984
Snooker Century Breakers
Movie
1978
An Audience with...

as Self

TV
—
Steve Davis Presents: The Greatest Snooker Trickshots

as Self

Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdayMarch 4, 1946
Day of DeathFebruary 4, 2026
Place of BirthCounty Borough of Salford, Manchester, England, UK
Popularity0.2