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Darts Biography

Chris Dobey

“Hollywood”

English · Chester-le-Street, England · Born 18 June 1986

Professional Darts Player
4+
p d c ranking titles
9
world ranking peak
Semi-final
w c best finish
8+
world c h appearances

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Hollywood — the passionate, crowd-pleasing professional from the North East of England who broke through for his first major titles in 2023 and confirmed himself as a consistent PDC top-ten player. Dobey's powerful delivery, his enthusiastic celebrations and his obvious love of performing at Alexandra Palace have made him a fan favourite.

Chris Dobey was born in Chester-le-Street, County Durham on 18 June 1986. He spent years on the PDC circuit demonstrating the talent but not always the results to match it, before a breakthrough 2023 season produced multiple ranking event victories and a memorable run to the PDC World Championship semi-finals. His high-energy style, exceptional scoring power and crowd-friendly personality have made him a popular presence at every major event. He is one of the most improved players on the Tour across the 2020s, converting natural ability into consistent results through improved doubles finishing and greater mental resilience.

Best Known For

Multiple PDC ranking event titles

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • Multiple PDC ranking event titles
  • PDC World Championship semi-finalist
  • Consistent PDC top-10 ranking
Career Journey

Timeline

1986 👶 Born in Chester-le-Street, England
🏆 Multiple PDC ranking event titles
🏆 PDC World Championship semi-finalist
🏆 Consistent PDC top-10 ranking
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

2 common questions about Chris Dobey

Chris Dobey's nickname is Hollywood.

Chris Dobey is English, from Chester-le-Street in County Durham.

Career Timeline — Chris Dobey
1986
Born in Chester-le-Street, England
Multiple PDC ranking event titles
PDC World Championship semi-finalist
Consistent PDC top-10 ranking