Alex Higgins (18 March 1949 – 24 July 2010) was a Northern Irish professional snooker player and a two-time world champion who is remembered as one of the most iconic figures in the sport's history. Nicknamed 'Hurricane Higgins' for his rapid play and known as the 'People's Champion' for his popularity and charisma. He is often credited as a key factor in snooker's success as a mainstream televised sport in the 1980s in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
Alex Higgins has 16 screen credits in a career dating back to 1972. Signature works include Alex Higgins: Blood, Sweat & Tears, Like a Hurricane: The Alex Higgins Story, Alex Higgins: Rebel Without a Pause. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
