Who is BBC snooker commentator John Parrott?
JOHN Parrot had a glittering career as a professional snooker player before turning his hand to punditry and commentary.
Here we look at the much-loved cueist’s life and work.
Who is John Parrott?
John, nicknamed The Entertainer, is a former professional snooker player who was born in Liverpool on May 11, 1964.
He won the 1991 World Snooker Championship, beating Jimmy “The Whirlwind” White in the final.
Since his retirement from competition, he has gone on to become one of the most respected pundits and commentators in the game.
He was also a team captain on BBC quiz show A Question of Sport from 1996 to 2002.
In 1996, John was honoured with an MBE in the late Queen‘s Birthday Honours List.
He is a horse racing enthusiast and regularly features in the BBC’s coverage of the sport.
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When is John Parrott commentating the World Snooker Championship?
The 2024 World Snooker Championship gets underway on Saturday, April 20 , with the final on Monday, May 6.
It is being held at the tournament’s home since 1977, the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, which is renowned for its tense and unique atmosphere.
Hazel Irvine will lead the presenting duties on the BBC, with an array of the most knowledgeable voices in the history of the game offering support — including John Parrott.
When did John Parrott play snooker and what did he win?
John was a professional snooker player between the years of 1983 and 2010, when he retired after not securing an automatic place on the tour for the following season.
During his successful career, John won nine ranking events: World Championship (1991), European Open (1989, 1990, 1996), Dubai Duty Free Classic (1991, 1992), UK Championship (1991), International Open (1994), and Thailand Classic (1995).
He is one of only six players to win both the World and UK Championships in the same year, with the others being Steve Davis, Stephen Hendry, John Higgins, Ronnie O’Sullivan, and Mark Selby.
John compiled 221 century breaks in his career, including a maximum 147 in 1992.
What is John Parrott’s net worth?
Throughout his impressive career, John won £3.2million in prize money.
Since then he has earned even more money from his work on TV.
According to Casino.org, as of March 2024 his net worth is around £9.1million.
Who is John Parrott’s wife?
John’s wife is named Karen, but as she prefers to keep her personal information out of the public spotlight, not much else is known about her.
A number of outlets report that she has been professionally involved in the medical sector.
John and Karen have two children – a son, Josh, who was born in 1994, and daughter, Ellie, who arrived in 1997.
Top 10 list of ranking event winners
RONNIE O'Sullivan's World Grand Prix victory in January 2024 took him to 41 wins — five clear of Stephen Hendry in the overall table.
In all, 11 players have reached double figures — with Jimmy White at the bottom of that list on 10 ranking event titles.
That means the Whirlwind, who famously never won the World Championship, also just misses out on a place in the top 10.
1. Ronnie O’Sullivan — 41
2. Stephen Hendry — 36
3. John Higgins — 31
4. Steve Davis — 28
5. Judd Trump — 26
6. Mark Williams — 25
7. Neil Robertson — 23
8. Mark Selby — 22
9. Ding Junhui — 14
10. Shaun Murphy — 13