Quick Info
| Profession | Professional snooker player |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 02/05/1962 |
| Age | 64 years |
| Birthplace | Tooting, London, England |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | James Warren White |
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| Nickname | The Whirlwind |
| MBE | Yes |
| Known For | One of snooker’s most popular players; six-time World Championship runner-up; winner of 10 ranking titles |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.73 m |
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| Handedness | Left-handed |
Personal Life
| Residence | Oxshott, Surrey, England |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Kelly Singh |
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| Former Spouse | Maureen J. Mockler |
Family
| Children | 5 |
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Career
| Turned Pro | 1980 |
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| Ranking Titles | 10 |
| World Championship Finals | 6 |
| World Championship Titles | 0 |
| Masters Title | 1984 |
| UK Championship Title | 1992 |
| World Seniors Championship Titles | 4 |
| Highest Ranking | 2 |
| Highest Break | 147 |
| Notable Achievement | First left-handed player to compile a 147 break at the Crucible Theatre (1992) |
Style Quotient
| Nicknamed Style | Flamboyant, attacking style of play |
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| Speciality | Cue power, rest shots |
Social Media
| https://twitter.com/jimmywhite147 | |
| Homepage | jimmywhitesnooker.com |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Won the English Amateur Championship in 1979. | |
| 2. Won the World Amateur Championship in 1980. | |
| 3. Has been referred to as the 'People's Champion.' | |
| 4. Has appeared as an actor in films and television projects. |