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Sid Waddell
Sid Waddell is best known for Soccer AM, Timeshift, Jossy's Giants and The Flaxton Boys. Sid Waddell was born on August 10, 1940. Sid Waddell died on August 11, 2012 at the age of 72.
- Born
- August 10, 1940
- Place of birth
- Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK
- Died
- August 11, 2012 (72 years old)
Biography
Sid Waddell (10 August 1940 – 11 August 2012) was an English sports commentator and television personality. He was nicknamed the "Voice of Darts" due to his fame as a darts commentator, and worked for Granada, Yorkshire, BBC and Sky Sports. Due to his joke telling skills he was also nicknamed the Thief of Bad Gags, firstly by Dave Lanning. He was nominated for two prestigious awards for his work, and published several books.
Following his death on 11 August 2012, the day after his 72nd birthday, the decision was made to rename the PDC World Darts Championship trophy the Sid Waddell trophy from 2013.
Following his death on 11 August 2012, the day after his 72nd birthday, the decision was made to rename the PDC World Darts Championship trophy the Sid Waddell trophy from 2013.
Known for
Filmography
- 2016The Sporting MavericksSelf (archive footage)
- 2012Sports Life StoriesSelf (archive footage)
- 2003Celebrity Mastermind
- 2002TimeshiftSelf - Darts Commentator (archive footage)
- 1995Soccer AMSelf
- 1994SloggersWriter
- 1986Jossy's GiantsWriter
- 1981Six Fifty-Five SpecialSelf
- 1979BullseyeSelf - Commentator
- 1969The Flaxton BoysCreator
- 1968SportsnightSelf - Commentator
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Sid Waddell been in?
Sid Waddell is best known for Soccer AM, Timeshift, Jossy's Giants and The Flaxton Boys.
When was Sid Waddell born?
Sid Waddell was born on August 10, 1940. (Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK)
How old is Sid Waddell?
Sid Waddell died on August 11, 2012 at the age of 72.
Updated: October 31, 2026 ·