Quick Facts
Born:
1983-04-06
Birthplace:
Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK
Credits:
10 Total Roles
James Wade
Acting
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Biography
James Martin Wade (born 6 April 1983) is an English professional darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) tournaments. He became the youngest player to win a major PDC title at the World Matchplay in 2007, at the age of 24. This record was broken when Michael van Gerwen won the 2012 World Grand Prix at the age of 23.
Since winning the World Matchplay in 2007, Wade has also won the World Grand Prix in 2007 and 2010, the UK Open in 2008, 2011 and 2021, the Premier League in 2009, the Championship League in 2010, the Masters in 2014, the European Championship and the World Series of Darts Finals in 2018. Wade has had a career-high ranking of second in the PDC Order of Merit. He has yet to win the PDC World Darts Championship, having never made it past the semi-finals.
Since winning the World Matchplay in 2007, Wade has also won the World Grand Prix in 2007 and 2010, the UK Open in 2008, 2011 and 2021, the Premier League in 2009, the Championship League in 2010, the Masters in 2014, the European Championship and the World Series of Darts Finals in 2018. Wade has had a career-high ranking of second in the PDC Order of Merit. He has yet to win the PDC World Darts Championship, having never made it past the semi-finals.
Known For
House of Flying Arrows
Self - World Number 7
Poison Arrows
Self
A Little Bit of Fry and Waddell
Self (archive footage)
Game of Throws: Inside Darts
Self
Darts Actually
Self (archive footage)
The World Of Phil Taylor
Self (archive footage)
Let’s Play Darts
Self (archive footage)
The Power of Darts
Self - 7 Times PDC Major Winner
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Game of Throws: Inside Darts TV | Self |
| 2022 | Poison Arrows MOVIE | Self |
| 2016 | House of Flying Arrows MOVIE | Self - World Number 7 |
| 2014 | Darts Actually MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2014 | A Little Bit of Fry and Waddell MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2013 | The Power of Darts MOVIE | Self - 7 Times PDC Major Winner |
| 2010 | The World Of Phil Taylor MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2007 | Emirates News TV | Self - Studio Guest |
| 2006 | Showbiz Darts TV | Self |
| 2004 | Let’s Play Darts MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |