Chris Dobey is one of the PDC’s most quietly determined professionals – a player whose steady climb has taken him from local leagues in the North East to the very top tier of world darts. His nickname Hollywood started out as a joke about his laid-back style and baseball cap, but as his career progressed, the name began to fit.
Name: Chris Dobey
Nickname: Hollywood
Born: 31/05/1990
Place of Birth: Bedlington, England
Nationality: English
Laterality: Right-handed
Highest PDC Ranking: 6
Darts: 23g Target Signature Gen 1
Walk-on Tune: Hey Jude – The Beatles
Dobey made his breakthrough in 2023, winning his first televised major at The Masters by beating Rob Cross in a composed and clinical final. That performance earned him a full-time spot in the Premier League, a deserved reward for years of persistence and quiet consistency.
His form continued into 2024 and 2025, adding three Players Championship titles to his name and reaching his first World Championship semi-final. Among the highlights was a nine-darter and a thrilling win over Michael Smith at Ally Pally. Dobey also returned to the Premier League in 2025, further proof that he belongs among the sport’s elite.
Chris is known for his relaxed manner and natural throwing rhythm, but don’t mistake that for softness – when he finds his groove, he can score with the best of them. A televised average of 108.91 in the Premier League showed exactly what he’s capable of.
Away from the oche, Dobey is a proud family man and Newcastle United supporter. He enjoys the quiet life, spending time with his partner Evyn and their sons Cole and Chester. A grafter at heart, his story is one of slow-burning success – and the best may still be to come.
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