- Born
- Birth nameClifford Thorburn
- Nickname
- The Grinder
- Cliff Thorburn was born on January 16, 1948 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. He is an actor, known for The Labours of Erica (1989), The Crucible: 21 Years in the Frame (1997) and International Pro-Celebrity Golf (1975).
- SpouseBarbara (2 children)
- Slow, determined style of play
- Winner of the 1980 World Snooker Championship
- He was awarded the C.M. (Member of the Order of Canada) on December 19, 1983 for his services to snooker.
- In 2010 returned to the UK to compete on the Snooker Legends Tour. He faced Alex Higgins, Jimmy White and John Parrott.
- In 2001 was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.
- Achieved the highest break of 147 twice in his career.
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