About Dave Askew
Born 1963. Dave Askew is a British darts player.
Dave Askew (born 3 April 1963) is a former English professional darts player who competed from 1988 to 2010 in events of the British Darts Organisation (BDO) and Professional Darts Corporation (PDC). He is a two-time semi-finalist of the PDC World Championship (2001 and 2002), losing to eventual winner Phil Taylor on both occasions.
Askew was never a full-time professional and earned his living as a bricklayer.
Career BDO Askew first made his name in 1988 when he defeated Cliff Lazarenko 6β0 in sets to win the Denmark Open. In the same year, he also reached the final of the Swedish Open but lost out to Simon Duke. In 1989 Askew then won the French Open and lifted his first title on TV, the Cockney Classic when he defeated Steve Smith.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Dave Askew?
English darts player
When was Dave Askew born?
Dave Askew was born on 3 April 1963 in Redhill.
What is Dave Askew's occupation?
Dave Askew is a darts player.
What nationality is Dave Askew?
Dave Askew is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dave Askew. https://biography.guide/dave-askew/
MLA: "Dave Askew." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dave-askew/.
Chicago: "Dave Askew." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dave-askew/.
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