John Virgo is an English former professional snooker player and more recently a snooker commentator and TV personality.
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John rose to fame after beating Terry Griffiths in the 27th frame of the 1979 UK Snooker Championship, catapulting him to celebrity heights that would bring him his own career in TV.
John Virgo Net Worth
John Virgo’s net worth is approximately $1.2 Million.
John Virgo Impressions
As part of his exhibition performances, Virgo performed trick shots and comedic impressions of other snooker players. During the 1981 World Championship, he performed some of his impressions, including Alex ‘Hurricane’ Higgins, Steve Davis and Ray Reardon.
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He repeated this act in further World Championships, usually after semi-finals that had ended earlier than expected.
John Virgo Neck
Virgo had an accident in a panto where 3 other actors fell on him when a prop boat they were in stopped suddenly throwing them out and as a result he had a neck injury.
John Virgo Nickname
John Virgo’s nickname is Mr. Perfection.
John Virgo Voice
After retiring from snooker, he became a snooker commentator and television personality.
Virgo is well known for shouting “Where’s the cue-ball going…!” as a commentator in snooker matches, just before the cue-ball may or may not go into the pocket.
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