Acting · Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK · Born January 28, 1944
Oldham born comedian famous for his comic partnership with Tommy Cannon. The pair reached their peak in the 1980s with TV shows, sell out tours and even a film, Boys in Blue. In later years Ball has branched out into solo acting, appearing in TV shows such as Not Going Out and Mount Pleasant.
MovieRik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And Unseen
2026
as Self (archive footage)
MovieRock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story
2020
as Himself (Archive)
TVThe Cockfields
2019
as Ray
TVHarry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
2017
as Self
MovieThe Security Men
2013
as Duckers
TVCelebrity Antiques Road Trip
2011
as Self - Participant
TVMount Pleasant
2011
TVCelebrity Coach Trip
2010
as Self
MovieThe Fattest Man in Britain
2009
as Morris
TVAll Star Mr & Mrs
2008
TVBenidorm
2007
as Ron Pickford
TVLegends
2006
as Self
TVNot Going Out
2006
as Frank
TVThe Story of Light Entertainment
2006
as Self
MovieQuails Quest: Its a Boy!
2005
Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy
2005
TVStrictly Come Dancing
2004
as Self
TVThe Royal
2003
as John Wilson
TVI'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
2002
as Self
TVRex the Runt
1998
as Wayne the Zebra (voice)
TVReady, Steady, Cook
1994
as Self - Contestant
TVShooting Stars
1993
as Self
TVJuniper Jungle
1992
TVHeartbeat
1992
as Topsy Turner
TVPlaza Patrol
1991
as Trevor Purvis
MovieMr. H Is Late
1988
MovieA Tribute to Tommy Cooper
1986
as Self
MovieThe Best of Cannon & Ball
1985
as Self
TVSurprise, Surprise
1984
as Self
MovieThe Boys in Blue
1982
as P.C. Bobby Ball
TVThe Kenny Everett Television Show
1982
as Self
TVCannon And Ball
1979
TVThe Cannon & Ball Show
1979
as Self
TVAn Audience with...
1978
as Self
TVLast of the Summer Wine
1973
as Lenny
TVOpportunity Knocks
1956
