- Born
- Birth nameRonald Antonio O'Sullivan
- Nicknames
- The Rocket
- The Essex Exocet
- The Magician
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Professional Snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan was born on December 5, 1975 in Wordsley, West Midlands, England. At a young age, he showed talent as a Snooker player, a cue sport played on a table with balls and pockets. In 1992, he turned professional and competed at the world level. Nicknamed "The Rocket" for his rapid playing style, he holds the record for the most maximums (11) in professional competition. O'Sullivan has won numerous world championships and competitions including the 2010 Party Casino Premier League where he became the first man to win a single professional title on nine separate occasions.
- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous
- SpouseLaila Rouass(June 2025 - present)
- ChildrenTaylor-Ann MagnusRonnie O'Sullivan Jr.Lily O'Sullivan
- ParentsMaria O'SullivanRonnie O'Sullivan Sr.
- RelativesMaria Catalano(Cousin)
- Fast and flamboyant playing style.
- Ambidextrous playing style.
- Parents ran sex shops in Soho.
- Winner of the UK Snooker Championship in 1993, 1997, 2001, 2007, 2014, 2017, 2018 and 2023. Runner-up in 2016.
- Got engaged to British actress Laila Rouass in February 2013. In September 2024 announced their separation.
- Winner of the World Snooker Championship in 2001, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2020 and 2022 . Runner-up in 2014.
- In snooker, he is a century break record holder. As of December 2024, he has compiled 1270 century breaks.
- Looking for perfection is the only way to motivate yourself.
- My dad's method in his madness was to try every sport and then observe what I liked. I played football, tennis, golf, cricket but I loved my snooker.
- Running clears my mind, and gives me a reason to get out of bed in the morning.
- The relentless pursuit of perfection has been my problem over the years. It's maybe held me back.
- I don't think I suffered with depression, I don't think I'm a depressed type of person - I just think I suffered a depression to do with snooker, and I just couldn't handle it. I could go out and play, but take me out of there and I couldn't do life. It was a nightmare, my life just felt like a bit of a nightmare.
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