Steve Davis, once labelled the "most boring player in the world", dominated snooker throughout the 1980s with a straightforward, no-frills approach to the game.
The London-born legend clinched six world titles from eight World Championship finals and maintained the world number one spot for seven consecutive years.
His methodical style stood in stark contrast to the flamboyant personas of contemporaries like Jimmy White.
This earned him the satirical nickname 'Interesting' on the television show Spitting Image.
Steve Davis is now largely known for his snooker coverage for the BBC
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As his playing days wound down, Davis began to embrace this perceived image rather than fight against it.
Since retiring from professional snooker in 2016, the 67-year-old has built a reputation that extends well beyond the green baize.
He's now widely recognised for his commentary and punditry on the BBC's snooker coverage.
Yet there's an unexpected side to Davis that few could have predicted during his championship-winning days.
Beyond the snooker hall, Davis has spun tracks as a successful DJ and musician, taking his beats to venues nationwide.
The prog rock aficionado, who boasts a collection of over 10,000 records, ventured into music by forming an electro band named the Utopia Strong with musician Kavus Torabi.
Together they have recorded two albums, marking a significant departure from his sporting career.
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His musical journey has taken him to the iconic Glastonbury Festival, where he has performed techno sets to enthusiastic crowds.
Davis has even supported Blur at Wembley Stadium, a far cry from the quiet concentration of the snooker table.
His involvement in music actually predates his DJing days, having begun hosting a soul and rock show on Brentwood's Phoenix FM back in 1996.
He also famously teamed up with Chas and Dave for 'Snooker Loopy' as part of 'The Matchroom Mob'.
Speaking to the Mirror, Davis admitted his new career was "ridiculous", saying: "I didn't know my life would turn out like this. You haven't got a clue.
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Steve Davis has swapped the baize for the decks, and has even played at Glastonbury festival
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"My life seems to have gone in reverse. I started off as a snooker player practising for eight hours a day in a dark room, and I ended up at Glastonbury DJing. You just don't know what is going to happen."
When reflecting on his Glastonbury performances, he laughed: "I come from another world. The snooker world is not that way so it passed me by. Music is my drug of choice."
Davis has consistently showcased his diverse range of skills beyond snooker.
He competed in the World Pool League and even served as president of the British Chess Federation between 1996 and 2001.
Davis' private life has also seen significant changes over the years. He married former Concorde flight attendant Judy Greig in 1990, with whom he had two sons, Greg and Jack.
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Steve Davis now often fronts the BBC's coverage of the snooker
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The couple divorced in 2005, with Davis admitting that Judy had "met someone else".
Reflecting on their split, he later told the Daily Mail: "Perhaps I was giving the table a bit too much attention. I was difficult to live with."
Ten years before their separation, Davis was involved in a tabloid scandal involving a 19-year-old dancer.
He later found love with Jeannie Nash, an accounts worker 16 years his junior.
With his legendary status in the snooker world, Davis has accumulated considerable wealth and has earned throughout his career over £5.6 million in winnings.
His net worth is now reported to be a substantial £26.5 million..
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