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John Virgo(1946-2026)

  • Actor
  • Writer
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John Virgo
John Virgo was born on 3 March 1946 in Salford, Lancashire, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Big Break (1990), John Virgo: Playing for Laughs (1993) and Perfect Break (2020). He was married to Rosie Ries, Avril and Susan. He died on 4 February 2026 in Mijas Costa, Spain.
BornMarch 3, 1946
DiedFebruary 4, 2026(79)
BornMarch 3, 1946
DiedFebruary 4, 2026(79)
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Known for

Jim Davidson and John Virgo in Big Break (1990)
Big Break
6.8
TV Series
  • Self - Referee
  • Self - Co-Host
  • Self - The March Hare
  • Self - Host
John Virgo: Playing for Laughs (1993)
John Virgo: Playing for Laughs
Video
  • Host
  • 1993
Perfect Break (2020)
Perfect Break
6.1
  • John Virgo
  • 2020
Touching the Blue (2020)
Touching the Blue
  • John Virgo
  • 2020

Credits

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Actor

  • Touching the Blue (2020)
    Touching the Blue
    • John Virgo
    • 2020
  • Perfect Break (2020)
    Perfect Break
    6.1
    • John Virgo
    • 2020
  • Adam (2013)
    Adam
    Short
    • Snooker Commentator (voice)
    • 2013
  • Ronnie O'Sullivan, John Higgins, and Shaun Murphy in World Snooker Championship 2007 (2007)
    World Snooker Championship 2007
    Video Game
    • Commentator (voice)
    • 2007
  • Steve Davis, Ronnie O'Sullivan, and Paul Hunter in World Championship Snooker 2005 (2005)
    World Championship Snooker 2005
    6.6
    Video Game
    • Commentator (voice)
    • 2005
  • Christopher Ellison in Ellington (1996)
    Ellington
    5.2
    TV Series
    • John Virgo (uncredited)
    • 1996
  • John Virgo: Playing for Laughs (1993)
    John Virgo: Playing for Laughs
    Video
    • Host
    • 1993
  • Felix Dexter, Robbie Gee, Llewella Gideon, Judith Jacob, Eddie Nestor, Meera Syal, and Leo Chester in The Real McCoy (1991)
    The Real McCoy
    8.0
    TV Series
    • 1992

Writer

  • John Virgo: Playing for Laughs (1993)
    John Virgo: Playing for Laughs
    Video
    • Writer
    • 1993

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Teddy Bear
  • Height
    • 6′ 2½″ (1.90 m)
  • Born
    • March 3, 1946
    • Salford, Lancashire, England, UK
  • Died
    • February 4, 2026
    • Mijas Costa, Spain(ruptured aorta)
  • Spouses
      Rosie RiesFebruary 9, 2009 - February 4, 2026 (his death)
  • Children
      Brook-Leah Virgo
  • Relatives
    • William(Sibling)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    On Big Break (1990), Jim Davidson described John's brightly coloured waistcoats as "No Dads" - as in "No Dad, don't make me wear that".
  • Trademarks
      Waistcoats
  • Nicknames
    • JV
    • The Voice of Snooker
    • Mr. Perfection

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