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John Parrott

John Parrott MBE
Personal Information
Date of birth May 11, 1964
Nicknames The Entertainer, Mr JP
Nationality English
Career
Professional 1983–current
2004/5 World Ranking 31
Best World Ranking 2 (3 years)
World Championship Best Winner (1991)
Highest Break 147 (1992)
Ranking Tournament Wins
World Championship 1991
European Open 1989, 1990, 1996
Dubai Duty Free Classic 1991, 1992
UK Championship 1991
International Open 1994
Thailand Classic 1995
Other Tournament Wins
Malta Grand Prix 1994

John Parrott (born 11 May, 1964) is an English professional snooker player.

He won the Embassy World Snooker Championship in 1991.

Parrott's scouse wit has made him a popular television personality. He commentates on snooker for the BBC, often partnered with Steve Davis, and was one of the team captains on A Question Of Sport.

In 1996 he was honoured with an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

Last updated: 05-13-2005 07:56:04