| Ronnie O’Sullivan Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft |
| Weight | 80 kg |
| Date of Birth | December 5, 1975 |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Ronnie O’Sullivan is an English professional snooker player who is regarded as one of the most talented and accomplished players in the sport’s history. The world number one as of January 2024, his accomplishments include having won the World Snooker Championship a record seven times, a record seven Masters titles, and a record eight UK Championship titles for a total of 22 Triple Crown titles. In addition to that, he has also held the record for the most ranking titles (with 40) as well as the top-ranking position multiple times.
Born Name
Ronald Antonio O’Sullivan
Nick Names
The Rocket, Ronnie, The Essex Exocet, The Magician
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Wordsley, Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Residence
Chigwell, Epping Forest District, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
Ronnie O’Sullivan studied at Wanstead High School (WHS), a co-educational, non-denominational, comprehensive secondary school located in Wanstead, London.
Occupation
Professional Snooker Player
Family
- Father – Ronald John (Ran a string of s*x shops in the Soho area of London)
- Mother – Maria (née Catalano) O’Sullivan (Ran a string of s*x shops in the Soho area of London)
- Siblings – Danielle (Younger Sister)
- Others – Maria Catalano (Cousin) (Snooker Player, Has been ranked number one in the women’s game)
Manager
Ronnie O’Sullivan has been signed with Curtis Brown Group Ltd., Talent Agency, London, England, United Kingdom.
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, he has a net worth of $20 Million as of 2024.
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
80 kg or 176.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Ronnie O’Sullivan has dated –
- Bianca Westwood – He had a fling with television personality Bianca Westwood in the past.
- Sally Magnus – Ronnie O’Sullivan went out with Sally Magnus for 2 years and they have a daughter named Taylor-Ann Magnus who was born in 1996.
- Jo Langley – He met Jo Langley at Narcotics Anonymous and the duo eventually started dating. They dated for some time and have 2 children together – a daughter named Lily (b. 2006) and a son named Ronnie Jr. (b. 2007).
- Laila Rouass (2012-Present) – Ronnie O’Sullivan started going out with British actor Laila Rouass in the year 2012 and the duo got engaged the following year. However, after dating for around 10 years, she announced on social media in February 2022 that the couple had decided to end their relationship. They later reconciled.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Salt and Pepper
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Fast, flamboyant, and ambidextrous playing style
- Extremely self-critical
Religion
It was reported that he had converted to Islam in 2003 owing to his self-professed interest in the religion. However, he denied the claims.
He has also shown an interest in Buddhism and has spent many lunchtimes at the London Buddhist Centre in Bethnal Green. Nonetheless, he has said he does not have a firm commitment to any religion.
Ronnie O’Sullivan Facts
- He was 7 years old when he started playing snooker.
- When he was 9, he won his first club tournament. The next year, he made his first competitive century break.
- Ronnie O’Sullivan’s father was sentenced to life in prison for murder in 1992 and was later released in 2010 after serving 18 years.
- His mother was sentenced to a year in prison for tax evasion in 1996 and the circumstances left Ronnie to care for his eight-year-old sister.
- He received treatments for drug-related issues and bouts of depression during the early phase of his career and psychiatrist and sports psychologist Steve Peters (also a close friend) started helping him overcome his mood swings in 2011.
- For services to snooker, Ronnie O’Sullivan was awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours list in 2016.
- He is a fan of Arsenal FC.
- Ronnie O’Sullivan has shared a close bond with artist and art collector Damien Hirst.
- He enjoys activities like running, motor racing, and cooking.
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