Q: Anybody know of any celebrities that play pool ?
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Peter Falk, even with just one eye, was easily the best player in Hollywood. I presume he still plays, though I'm not sure. Paul Sorvino is also a good player. James Tolkan (Top Gun & Back To The Future series) is an avid fan, but just an amateur player.
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I've read somewhere that Jeannette Lee mentioned that Reggie Miller was the best celebrity she ever played? I could be wrong though
Paul Sorvino is a regular
Roger Clemens used to come in with Andy Pettitte and Jorge Posada (of course, right after their steroid treatment)
Jerry Orbach and Cory Lidle were both excellent players. Orbach always contributed his time whenever there was a charity event and if you got a chance to see him play, you realized he definitely played at least A-speed for a time. I only met him a few brief times but he always appeared overwhelmingly patient and cordial with whomever recognized him.
Lidle, immediately following his trade to the Yankees became a regular at Amsterdam and befriended most of the club. A solid player, probably around B-speed, I met him because he walked up and introduced himself to me. It was obvious he learned how to quickly establish himself in a poolroom so he could get a good game when he was in town (not for money, just a good game). There was nothing "celebrity" about him. He was often seen either playing or hanging out at the rail, having a beer with the regulars. His nights would end getting dragged to a local diner and splitting cabs home. Very nice guy and still missed.
Roger Clemens used to come in with Andy Pettitte and Jorge Posada (of course, right after their steroid treatment)
Jerry Orbach and Cory Lidle were both excellent players. Orbach always contributed his time whenever there was a charity event and if you got a chance to see him play, you realized he definitely played at least A-speed for a time. I only met him a few brief times but he always appeared overwhelmingly patient and cordial with whomever recognized him.
Lidle, immediately following his trade to the Yankees became a regular at Amsterdam and befriended most of the club. A solid player, probably around B-speed, I met him because he walked up and introduced himself to me. It was obvious he learned how to quickly establish himself in a poolroom so he could get a good game when he was in town (not for money, just a good game). There was nothing "celebrity" about him. He was often seen either playing or hanging out at the rail, having a beer with the regulars. His nights would end getting dragged to a local diner and splitting cabs home. Very nice guy and still missed.
sarah mclaughlan plays pool. with a custom black boar....
Manny Pacquiao, the great fighter, is an avid pool player and will definitely bet it up! If he ever comes to Derby City, look out!
Definitely, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck play pool. Their production company, Project Greenlight, had a designated pool table room in the offices.
I have always hoped that these two would come up with a pool movie, like they did with Rounders and poker. It would definitely be a hit because they both love pool.
Ben Affleck's recent directorial debut in his movie, "Gone Baby Gone," has several pool-related tones: "...Shooting in real Boston locations, with bit players toughened in pool halls and saloons...."
JAM
I have always hoped that these two would come up with a pool movie, like they did with Rounders and poker. It would definitely be a hit because they both love pool.
Ben Affleck's recent directorial debut in his movie, "Gone Baby Gone," has several pool-related tones: "...Shooting in real Boston locations, with bit players toughened in pool halls and saloons...."
JAM
"The Bear" - Don Haskins - former head basketball coach for University of Texas - El Paso is one heck of a darn good 8 ball player (local celebrity - first coach to play an all-black squad and took them all the way in the 1966 National championship). Haskins was recently portrayed by Josh Lucas in the film "Glory Road", where if you look real close in one of the game scenes - I am one of those little dots in the crowd in section 23! 
Back in the day, Haskins used to play pretty darn strong and frequent some of the bars along Mesa Street, sometimes cashing in on his celebrity to lure in unsuspecting fish. He is also a Brunswick table owner.
Back in the day, Haskins used to play pretty darn strong and frequent some of the bars along Mesa Street, sometimes cashing in on his celebrity to lure in unsuspecting fish. He is also a Brunswick table owner.
Kiefer Sutherland plays at Holywood Billiards.......
Russ
Russ
poolhustler said:
Yeah, I saw Kiefer at Broadway one time. He had a whole entourage with him.
Kevin Costner had a real nice / rare 1898 Brunswick-Balke-Collender table at his house in Nichols Canyon a while back. Don't know if he played much though.......
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jay helfert said:
Many is a great fighter, and I really enjoy watching him fight, doesnt he have a pool tat? I think I remeber seeing a Rack or something..
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Obviously paul newman. Tom Cruise also plays.
The guys from brooks and Dunn I've heard actually compete.
The guys from brooks and Dunn I've heard actually compete.