These are the detailed data of famous dart player Gary Anderson’s life, career, and achievements.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Gary James Grant Anderson |
| Nickname | The Flying Scotsman |
| Birthdate | 22 December 1970 |
| Age | 55 (as of 2025) |
| Birthplace | Musselburgh, Scotland |
| Hometown | Burnham-on-Sea, England |
| Darts Specifications | 23g Unicorn Signature |
| Laterality | Right-handed |
| Walk-on Music | “Jump Around” by House of Pain |
| Organizations | BDO (2000–2009), PDC (2009–present, Tour Card since 2011) |
| Current World Ranking (PDC) | 6 (as of 3 Jan 2026) |
| Peak World Ranking | Number 2 (2015-2017) |
| Former World Number One | Yes, in BDO and WDF |
| Major Titles & Wins | – 2 PDC World Championships (2015, 2016) – 1 World Matchplay (2018) – 1 UK Open (2018) – 1 World Grand Prix (2016) – 2 Premier League (2011, 2015) – 1 Champions League (2018) – 1 World Cup (2019, 2023 with Scotland) – 4 BDO major titles in 2007 & 2008 |
| Number of PDC Titles | 39 as of May 2025, 54 overall |
| Major Final Appearances & Runner-ups | Multiple finals including World Championship, UK Open, Grand Slam, and others, with notable runner-up finishes to Van Gerwen, Taylor, and Price |
| Playing Style | Heavy scoring, smooth throwing, known for consistency and high averages |
| Early Career & Background | – Began playing in 1996 – Won Welsh Open in 2001 – Reached BDO World semi-finals in 2003 – Joined PDC in 2009 – Won first major at the 2007 International Darts League & World Trophy – Won first PDC World Championship in 2015 |
| Significant Achievements | – Two-time PDC World Champion (2015, 2016) – Known for high scoring and smooth technique – Recorded one of the highest three-dart averages (133.35) in 2011 – Hit televised nine-darter in 2012, 2016, and 2018 |
| Stage Persona & Nickname | “The Flying Scotsman”, nickname passed on from Jocky Wilson in 2009 |
| Personal Life | – From Musselburgh, moved to Eyemouth after meeting his ex-wife – Has two children – Worked as a builder before turning professional – Supports Scottish football club Hibernian |
| Health & Personal Details | – Has suffered from back problems, which affected his career at times – Known for resilience and mental toughness |
| Major Incidents & Controversies | – Has faced on-stage disputes and some controversies – Known for strong emotions during matches |
| Recent Form & 2024–2025 Highlights | – Won European Tour titles in 2024 & 2025 – Reached semi-finals of the 2024 World Championship – Won multiple Players Championships in 2024 & 2025 – Maintains top 10 ranking despite some setbacks |
| Career Finals & Performance | – 21 major finals (8 titles), including World Championship, UK Open, and Champions League – Multiple appearances in semi-finals and finals across all major events |