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My Take
Stephen Hendry is, to me, one of those athletes who reset the ceiling of an entire sport. Turning pro at sixteen and cracking the world's top four by his third season is the kind of trajectory that intimidates rivals before a single frame is played. I find his post-playing life just as compelling, because a champion who can articulate the game from the commentary box offers fans a window most never get. There is a quiet, almost surgical intensity to Scottish snooker's greatest, and I genuinely respect competitors who dominate without theatrics, letting precision do all the talking.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Stephen Hendry
- Name (Japanese)
- スティーヴン・ヘンドリー
- Reading
- すてぃーゔん・へんどりー
- Born
- January 13, 1969 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rooster
- Origin
- South Queensferry, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- snooker player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Inverkeithing High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1993 Member of the Order of the British Empire
- Snooker Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/SHendry775
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen%20Hendry
Frequently asked questions
When was Stephen Hendry born?
Born January 13, 1969 (age 57).
Where is Stephen Hendry from?
Stephen Hendry is from South Queensferry, United Kingdom.
What does Stephen Hendry do?
Stephen Hendry works as snooker player.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.