Barry Hearn
Known for ActingBorn 1948-06-19Dagenham, 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).
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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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Known for
Harry Carpenter Presents Boxing Bedlam
1998
Like a Hurricane: The Alex Higgins Story
2001 · as Self
Alex Higgins: I'm No Angel
1991 · as Self
Matchroom's Magical Breaks
1991
Barry Hearn: The People's Promoter
2012
Enter the Dragon: China's Snooker Star
2017
Darts Tarts – Welcome to my World
2006 · as Self (archive footage)
Poison Arrows
2022 · as Self
House of Flying Arrows
2016 · as Self - Chairman of Professional Darts Corporation
Steve Davis Presents: The Greatest Snooker Trickshots
as Self
The Rise of Luke Littler
2025 · as Self
The Mosconi Cup: A 30 Year Story
2023
Special Report – The Voice of Darts
2012 · as Self - PDC Chairman
The Power of Darts
2013 · as Self - Chairman of Professional Darts Corporation
When Snooker Ruled the World
2002 · as Self
Steve Davis: Snookerstar DJ
2016
One Night in Millstreet
2024 · as Self
Alex Higgins: The People's Champion
2010 · as Self