Barry Hearn

Barry Hearn

Born: June 19, 1948
in Dagenham, Essex, England, UK
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.

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Movies for Barry Hearn...

One Night in Millstreet
Title: One Night in Millstreet
Character: Self
Released: April 5, 2024
Type: Movie
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.
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Poison Arrows
Title: Poison Arrows
Character: Self
Released: December 20, 2022
Type: Movie
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.
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Destiny Fulfilled | The Gerwyn Price Story
Title: Destiny Fulfilled | The Gerwyn Price Story
Character: Self - PDC President
Released: September 8, 2021
Type: Movie
From giving up his rugby dream to fulfilling his darting destiny, this is the story of an unprecedented rise to the top...
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House of Flying Arrows
Title: House of Flying Arrows
Character: Self - Chairman of Professional Darts Corporation
Released: November 14, 2016
Type: Movie
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.
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Title: The Sporting Mavericks
Character: Self - World Professional Snooker Association Chairman
Released: March 31, 2016
Type: TV
Documentary series looking at the maverick players from four sporting areas: Boxing, Snooker, Darts and Motorsport.
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Title: The Sporting Mavericks
Character: Self
Released: March 31, 2016
Type: TV
Documentary series looking at the maverick players from four sporting areas: Boxing, Snooker, Darts and Motorsport.
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Title: The Sporting Mavericks
Character: Self - Manager and Promoter
Released: March 31, 2016
Type: TV
Documentary series looking at the maverick players from four sporting areas: Boxing, Snooker, Darts and Motorsport.
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Michael Van Gerwen - The Best Darts Player in The World
Title: Michael Van Gerwen - The Best Darts Player in The World
Character: Self - Chairman PDC
Released: December 16, 2014
Type: Movie
A documentary about the Number 1 of Darts, Michael van Gerwen.
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The Power of Darts
Title: The Power of Darts
Character: Self - Chairman of Professional Darts Corporation
Released: November 27, 2013
Type: Movie
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.
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Title: 60 Minutes Sports
Character: Self - Sports Promoter (segment "Darts Wonderland")
Released: January 9, 2013
Type: TV
The first name in news magazines is now the last word in sports. The award-winning team behind 60 Minutes now turns its investigative eye towards the world of sports. From in-depth reporting to the most compelling interviews, to get the whole story you need sixty minutes.
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Special Report – The Voice of Darts
Title: Special Report – The Voice of Darts
Character: Self - PDC Chairman
Released: December 25, 2012
Type: Movie
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.
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Title: Sports Life Stories
Character: Self
Released: October 23, 2012
Type: TV
Sporting legends speak honestly and candidly about their careers, giving a fascinating insight into the mindset required to reach the very top of their game.
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Alex Higgins: The People's Champion
Title: Alex Higgins: The People's Champion
Character: Self
Released: September 1, 2010
Type: Movie
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.
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Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World
Title: Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 5, 2006
Type: Movie
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.
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When Snooker Ruled the World
Title: When Snooker Ruled the World
Character: Self
Released: April 28, 2002
Type: Movie
Taking a look back at the golden era of snooker in the 1970s and 80s.
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Orient: Club for a Fiver
Title: Orient: Club for a Fiver
Character: Himself
Released: October 1, 1995
Type: Movie
Highly acclaimed documentary special following a year in the fortunes of Leyton Orient Football Club.