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Barry Hearn

Nascimento : 1948-06-19, Dagenham, Essex, England, UK

História

Barry Hearn OBE (born 19 June 1948) is an English sporting events promoter and the founder and President of promotions company Matchroom Sport. Through Matchroom, Hearn is also involved in many sports including snooker, darts, pool, tenpin bowling, golf (see PGA EuroPro Tour), table tennis and fishing. Hearn was the chairman of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), and was also until July 2010 chairman of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA). After health problems, the multimillionaire retired from most of his functions and offices in April and May 2021, most of which his son Eddie Hearn took over. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Filmes

One Night in Millstreet

Self

A prizefight between underdog Steve 'The Celtic Warrior' Collins and champion Chris 'Simply the Best' Eubank grips and encapsulates an entire nation as it emerges from depression towards previously unimagined prosperity.

Poison Arrows

Self

After serving 15 years for the murder of his protege and team mate, Perry 'The Poison Arrow' Peters, former darts player, Rocky Goldfingers, is coming out of jail determined to prove his innocence.

Destiny Fulfilled | The Gerwyn Price Story

Self - PDC President

From giving up his rugby dream to fulfilling his darting destiny, this is the story of an unprecedented rise to the top...

House of Flying Arrows

Self - Chairman of Professional Darts Corporation

The popular rise of darts is charted in this pin-sharp documentary that follows the trajectory of arrows from local pub to beer-soaked arena. Featuring archive footage, behind-the-scenes access and interviews with current darting personalities such as Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson and Raymond van Barneveld, the film traces the sport's evolution from humble beginnings through to the glamorous heyday of the 1980s and on into the lucrative professional era.

House of Flying Arrows

Executive Producer

Michael Van Gerwen - The Best Darts Player in The World

Self - Chairman PDC

A documentary about the Number 1 of Darts, Michael van Gerwen.

The Power of Darts

Self - Chairman of Professional Darts Corporation

This documentary sheds light on the background of the famous, infamous Darts Split. Many dart players like Phil Taylor, Rod Harrington, Raymond van Barneveld, Michael van Gerwen or James Wade but also the main responsible people like Olly Croft, Tommy Cox and Barry Hearn have their say.

Special Report – The Voice of Darts

Self - PDC Chairman

Generations of sports fans loved listening to the lyricism and wit of the legendary Sid Waddell and on Christmas Day, Sky Sports News HD looked back at his extraordinary life in Special Report – The Voice of Darts.

Alex Higgins: The People's Champion

Self

One man transfixed television viewers during snooker's golden age - Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins. This poignant documentary charts the remarkable rise and fall of the snooker genius, from his early days growing up in Belfast to his climb to the top of the sport as two-time world champion.

Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World

Self (archive footage)

Jacques Peretti sets out to find out what happened to the game that obsessed him as a kid. In this documentary, he presents an eye-opening account of the sport's heady popularity in the 1970s and 1980s.

When Snooker Ruled the World

Self

Taking a look back at the golden era of snooker in the 1970s and 80s.

Orient: Club for a Fiver

Himself

Highly acclaimed documentary special following a year in the fortunes of Leyton Orient Football Club.