Ricky Hatton
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 6, 1978 in Stockport, England, UK
- Died
- September 14, 2025
- Active Years
- 1981–2026 (46 Years)
- Total Credits
- 34 credits in database
Biography
Richard John Hatton, also known as Ricky Hatton, was a British professional boxer, boxing promoter, and actor born on October 6, 1978, in Stockport, England, United Kingdom. He was also known by nicknames including the Hitman, the Pride of Hyde, and the People's Champion, and he was raised in Hyde, Greater Manchester. Before his boxing career, he competed as an amateur boxer, achieving a record of 73-7. As a professional, he held titles as the WBA, IBF, IBO, and The Ring Light Welterweight Champion, as well as the WBA Welterweight Champion. In the field of acting, his known credits include an appearance in the television program The Green Green Grass. Hatton passed away on September 14, 2025, at the age of 46.
Career overview
Richard John Hatton, also known as Ricky Hatton, was a British professional boxer, boxing promoter, and actor whose full name was Richard John Hatton, MBE. He was born in Stockport, England, United Kingdom, on October 6, 1978, and was raised in Hyde, Greater Manchester. Prior to his acting work, he competed as an amateur boxer and achieved a record of 73-7. He held titles as a former WBA, IBF, IBO, and The Ring Light Welterweight Champion, as well as a WBA Welterweight Champion. Throughout his life and career, he was also known by nicknames including the Hitman, the Pride of Hyde, and the People's Champion.
In the realm of entertainment and acting, Hatton accumulated 33 known credits according to profile archives. Among his acting credits, he appeared in the television production titled The Green Green Grass. His public profile recorded his male gender and noted his professional association with the entertainment industry alongside his prominent sporting background.
Hatton passed away at the age of 46, with his day of death recorded as September 14, 2025. His legacy encompasses both his athletic achievements in the sport of boxing, where he captured multiple world championship titles across different weight classes, and his media recognition as an actor with dozens of known credits on screen.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
34 titles- The Final Round (2026) as Self
- Battle of the Baddest (2024) as Self
- Manny Pacquiao: Unstoppable Force (2023) as Self
- Hatton (2023) as Self
- Hitman: The Ricky Hatton Story (2023) as Self
- Ricky Hatton vs Marco Antonio Barrera (2022) as Self
- The Weakest Link (2021) as Self - Participant
- This Is My House (2021) as Self
- I Am Durán (2019) as Self
- Night of the Fight: Hatton's Last Stand (2013) as Ricky Hatton
- Freddie Flintoff: The hidden side of sport (2012) as self
- Let's Dance for Comic Relief (2009) as Self - Contestant
- The Cube (2009)
- Heads or Tails (2009) as Self - Celebrity Supporter
- Harry Hill's TV Burp Gold 2 (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton (2009) as Self
- Heroes: Best of British Boxing (2008) as Self
- Ricky Hatton vs. Paulie Malignaggi (2008) as Self
- Ricky Hatton's Hot Shots (2008)
- Ricky Hatton's Hot Shots (2008) Writer
- At Home With The Hattons (2008)
- Ricky Hatton: A Life Story (2007) as Self
- Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Ricky Hatton (2007) as Self
- Dancing on Ice (2006)
- Ricky Hatton vs. Kostya Tszyu (2005) as Himself
- Shameless (2004) as Ricky Hatton
- Parkinson (2004) as Self - Guest
- Celebrity Mastermind (2003)
- Fifth Gear (2002) as Self
- Harry Hill's TV Burp (2002)
- Soccer AM (1995) as Self
- Ready, Steady, Cook (1994) as Self - Contestant
- Raw (1993) as Self
- Bullseye (1981) as Self - Special Guest
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ricky Hatton best known for?
Ricky Hatton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dancing on Ice (2006), Solo Sunny (1980), Flipper (1963), Primal Fear (1996).
When and where was Ricky Hatton born?
Ricky Hatton was born on October 6, 1978 in Stockport, England, UK. They passed away on September 14, 2025.
How many credits does Ricky Hatton have?
Ricky Hatton has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2026.
What is Ricky Hatton's background in cinema and television?
Richard John Hatton, also known as Ricky Hatton, was a British professional boxer, boxing promoter, and actor born on October 6, 1978, in Stockport, England, United Kingdom. He was also known by nicknames including the Hitman, the Pride of Hyde, and the People's Champion, and he was raised in Hyde, Greater Manchester. ...
Ricky Hatton by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Ready, Steady, Cook (1994) as Self - Contestant — aged about 15
- Shameless (2004) as Ricky Hatton — aged about 25
- Bullseye (1981) as Self - Special Guest — aged about 2
- Raw (1993) as Self — aged about 14
- Harry Hill's TV Burp (2002) — aged about 23
- Soccer AM (1995) as Self — aged about 16
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