Barry Hearn
Born: 1948-06-19 in Dagenham, Essex, England, UK
Known For: Acting
Biography
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
Filmography
2025
- Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen as Self
- The Rise of Luke Littler as Self
2024
- Game of Throws: Inside Darts as Self
- One Night in Millstreet as Self
2022
- Poison Arrows as Self
2021
- Gods of Snooker as Self - Steve Davis' Manager
- Destiny Fulfilled | The Gerwyn Price Story as Self - PDC President
2016
- The Sporting Mavericks as Self - Manager and Promoter
- House of Flying Arrows as Self - Chairman of Professional Darts Corporation
- Steve Davis: Snookerstar DJ
2015
2014
- Michael Van Gerwen - The Best Darts Player in The World as Self - Chairman PDC
2013
- 60 Minutes Sports as Self - Sports Promoter (segment "Darts Wonderland")
- The Power of Darts as Self - Chairman of Professional Darts Corporation
- The Strickland Story
2012
- Sports Life Stories as Self
- Special Report – The Voice of Darts as Self - PDC Chairman
- Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter
2010
2006
- Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World as Self (archive footage)
2002
- When Snooker Ruled the World as Self
2001
1995
- Orient: Club for a Fiver as Self
1991
1990
- Nigel Benn vs. Chris Eubank ... (Executive Producer)
1988
- The Positive Touch ... (Producer)