Kevin Painter

Kevin Painter (born 12 July 1967) is an English retired darts player, known as "The Artist". He is arguably most famous for finishing as the runner-up to Phil Taylor in the 2004 PDC World Championship final, now widely credited as one of the greatest televised matches in the history of the sport. He was also the winner of the Players Championship Finals in 2011.

Kevin Painter
Painter in 2014
Personal information
Nickname"The Artist"
Born (1967-07-12) 12 July 1967
Billericay, Essex, England
Home townRugby, Warwickshire, England
Darts information
Playing darts since1982
Darts24 Gram Winmau Signature
LateralityRight-handed
Walk-on music"I Predict a Riot" by Kaiser Chiefs preceded by the intro to "The Greatest Show" by The Greatest Showman
Organisation (see split in darts)
BDO1992–2001
PDC2001–2021
WDF major events – best performances
World Ch'shipQuarter Final: 2000, 2001
World MastersQuarter Final: 2001
World TrophyLast 32: 2007
Int. Darts LeaguePreliminary Round: 2007
Finder MastersQuarter Final: 2001
PDC premier events – best performances
World Ch'shipRunner Up: 2004
World MatchplayQuarter Final: 2010
World Grand PrixQuarter Final: 2001, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2014
UK OpenSemi Final: 2009
Grand SlamQuarter Final: 2007, 2009, 2012
European Ch'shipLast 16: 2012, 2013
Premier League7th: 2012
Ch'ship LeagueRunner Up 2008
Desert ClassicSemi Final: 2004
US Open/WSoDLast 16: 2006, 2007
PC FinalsWinner (1) 2011
MastersLast 16: 2013
WSDT major events – best performances
World Ch'shipSemi Final: 2022, 2023
World MatchplaySemi Final: 2022
World MastersLast 20: 2022
ChampionsQuarter Final: 2023
Other tournament wins
BDO British Open 1997
Bob Anderson Classic 2002
England Open 1995
Sheppey Darts Classic 2004
Swedish Open 2000
ADC European Championship Belt 2022

UK Open Regionals/Qualifiers

Regional Final (NEE) 2006
Regional Final (SWE) 2004
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