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Steve Davis Biography

(English Retired Professional Snooker Player)

Birthday: August 22, 1957 (Leo)

Born In: Plumstead, London, England

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Steve Davis is a retired professional snooker player from England. He has won six world titles and was the world’s top ranked snooker player from 1983 to 1990. His match against Dennis Taylor in the 1985 World Championship finals can be considered the most memorable match in his career. Three years later, he was also named as BBC’S Sports Personality of the Year, in 1988, making him the only snooker player to win this award. He dominated the sport for several years, but it ended after Stephen Hendry’s emergence. Over the next two decades, he completed at a higher level, and in 1997, he won the Masters. In 2005, he also reached the final of the UK Championships. Throughout his career, he has also published several books such as ‘Successful Snooker’, and ‘The Official Matchroom’, and ‘Frame and Fortune’. He was also honored with the Order of the British Empire. He currently serves as honorary president of the Snooker Writers Association as well.

Birthday: August 22, 1957 (Leo)

Born In: Plumstead, London, England

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British Celebrities Born In August

Also Known As: The Nugget, Ginger Magician, Romford Robot

Age: 67 Years, 67 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Judith Davis (m. 1990 – 2005)

father: Bill Davis

mother: Jean Davis

Born Country: England

Snooker Players British Men

Height: 6'2" (188 cm), 6'2" Males

City: London, England

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  • 1

    Is Steve Davis still playing snooker professionally?

    No, Steve Davis retired from professional snooker in 2016.
  • 2

    Did Steve Davis ever win the World Snooker Championship?

    Yes, Steve Davis won the World Snooker Championship six times during his career.
  • 3

    What is Steve Davis known for besides snooker?

    Steve Davis is also known for his work as a DJ and music producer.
  • 4

    Has Steve Davis appeared on any TV shows or movies?

    Yes, Steve Davis has appeared on TV shows such as "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!" and "Strictly Come Dancing."
  • 5

    Does Steve Davis have any other hobbies or interests?

    Yes, Steve Davis is a keen amateur chess player and has participated in chess tournaments.

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Childhood & Early Life
Steve Davis was born on 22 August 1957, in Plumstead, London, England. His father Bill introduced him to snooker at an early age.
Steve read the book ‘How I Play Snooker’, at the age of 12. He developed his own technique and began playing at the Lucania Snooker Club. He toured the country and took part in various challenge matches against well-established professionals like John Spencer and Ray Reardon.
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Career
Steve Davis gained popularity after he performed quite well at the World Championship in 1980, where he was able to reach the quarter-finals, after he defeated champion Terry Griffiths. The same year, he also won the UK Championship, after beating Griffiths in the semi-finals, and Alex Higgins in the finals.
In 1981, he won the Classic as well as the International Masters and English Professional titles. He also won the 1981 World Championship for the first time, after beating Doug Mountjoy in the finals. He also won in the International Open after beating Dennis Taylor, and retained his UK Championship, after beating Jimmy White.
Despite his brilliant performances in 1981, in 1982, Steve Davis was defeated in the first round of the World Championship. He was also unable to retain his UK title as he was beaten by Griffiths in the quarter finals. However, he was able to win the World Doubles Championship, along with Tony Meo.
In 1983, Davis emerged as the World Champion for the second time after defeating Cliff Thorburn. He was the number-one ranked snooker player in the world from 1983 to 1990.
Between these seven years, he won the World Championship four more times, in 1984, 1987, 1988 and 1989. He was also the Runner-up in the 1985 and 1986 World Championship, after being defeated by Dennis Taylor and Joe Johnson. He also won the UK Championship, Grand Prix, as well as the International Open multiple times. However, after 1989 and 1990 seasons, Stephen Hendry emerged as the world’s number one player.
Though Steve Davis was able to win other titles, he was not able to enter the finals of the World Championship again. His last ranking title was the Welsh Open title which he won in 1995. Even though he continued playing in tournaments, his rankings eventually lowered. In 1997, he won the China International tournament. He also won The Masters the same year, and the Red Bull Super Challenge in 1998.
In 2010 and 2011, he was runner-up in the World Seniors Championship, and became the winner in 2013. In 2018, he emerged victorious again the Seniors Irish Masters Championship. He had announced his retirement from professional snooker in April 2016, due to his father’s recent death.
Other Ventures
Steve Davis also played at professional nine-ball pool events between 1994 and 2007. He had also played a key role in the creation of the Mosconi Cup. He reachED the final 16 at the 2003 WPA World Nine-ball championship, where he was beaten by Earl Strickland.
He is proficient in poker, and has appeared in several televised tournaments.
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He is also a skilled chess player as well, and for a while he was also the president of the British Chess Federation.
He has published several books as well, five of which were about snooker. They are ‘Successful Snooker’ and ‘Frame and Fortune’ published in 1982, ‘Steve Davis: Snooker Champion’ published in 1983, ‘Matchroom Snooker’, published in 1988, and ‘The Official Matchroom’ in 1990. Two of them are related to chess, which he co-authored with David Norwood. They were ‘Steve Davis Plays Chess’, and ‘Grandmaster Meets Chess Amateur’.
Personal Life
Steve Davis was married to Judith Davis from 1990 to 2005. They have two sons named Greg and Jack.
He has received multiple honors throughout his career. He was named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year, and made Member of the British Empire. In 2000, he was made an Officer of the British Empire. Currently, he is also the honorary president of the Snookers Writers’ Association.
Facts About Steve Davis
Steve Davis is an accomplished snooker player who holds the record for winning the World Snooker Championship six times in the 1980s.
Outside of snooker, Davis is also an accomplished musician and has released several albums showcasing his skills as a DJ and electronic music producer.
Davis has a keen interest in chess and has even played in competitive chess tournaments, demonstrating his strategic thinking and analytical skills beyond the snooker table.
In 2016, he was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) for his services to snooker and charity work, highlighting his contributions both on and off the snooker scene.
Despite his professional snooker success, Davis has maintained a down-to-earth demeanor and often engages with fans and the media in a friendly and approachable manner.

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