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John Virgo Age: How old is John Virgo snooker?

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John Virgo is a well-known English former professional snooker player turned into a snooker commentator and TV personality.

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John Virgo takes part in the British Airways 4th Annual Golf Day and Gala Ball today at Wentworth Golf Course. The golf day is in aid to raise thousands of pounds, for the DePaul Trust charity. The DePaul trust offers homeless and disadvantaged people the opportunity to fulfil their potential and move towards and independent and positive future. (Photo by Steve Parsons – PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)

John Virgo was born on March 4, 1946, in the County Borough of Salford, Lancashire, England. He made his first notable appearance in a major tournament at the 1973 American Pool Tournament for The Indoor League where he lost in the semi-final.

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John Virgo turned professional in 1976 and reached the semi-final of the World Championship in 1979. He went on to win the 1979 UK Championship. He failed to qualify after entering the qualifying stages of the Grand Prix and the UK Championship in 1993.

John Virgo later retired from professional play in 1994. He is the father of two children, a son, Gary, from his first marriage, as well as a daughter, Brook Leah, from his second marriage. He got married to Rosie Ries, then deputy managing director at John Blake Publishing, in 2009.

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 31: John Virgo seen at the ITV Studios on October 31, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by HGL/GC Images)

John Virgo is presently living in Cobham, Surrey. He appeared as a celebrity contestant on the short-lived Saturday night BBC light entertainment show Full Swing in 1996, however, he did not make the final.

How old is John Virgo snooker?

John Virgo is 76 years old as of 2022.


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