Biography
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.
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Filmography
all 34
TV Shows 25
self 18
Movies 9
Voice 1
Himself (Archive)
Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story (2020)
Movie
Ray
The Cockfields (2019)
TV
Self
Last Laugh In Vegas (2018)
TV
Self
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule (2017)
TV
Self
Miranda: Morecambe & Wise and Me (2017)
Movie
Duckers
The Security Men (2013)
Movie
Self - Participant
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011)
TV
Barry
Mount Pleasant (2011)
TV
Morris
The Fattest Man in Britain (2009)
Movie
All Star Mr & Mrs (2008)
TV
Self
Legends (2006)
TV
Frank
Not Going Out (2006)
TV
Self
The One Show (2006)
TV
Self
The Story of Light Entertainment (2006)
TV
Bobby the Quail
Quails Quest: Its a Boy! (2005)
Movie
Self
Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy (2005)
Movie
John Wilson
The Royal (2003)
TV
Self
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2002)
TV
Wayne the Zebra (voice)
Rex the Runt (1998)
TV
Self
Shooting Stars (1993)
TV
Juniper Jungle (1992)
TV
Topsy Turner
Heartbeat (1992)
TV
9
Trevor Purvis
Plaza Patrol (1991)
TV
Driver's Mate
Mr. H Is Late (1988)
Movie
Self / Writer
The Best of Cannon & Ball (1985)
Movie
Self
Surprise, Surprise (1984)
TV
P.C. Bobby Ball
The Boys in Blue (1982)
Movie
Self
The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982)
TV
4
Self
The Cannon & Ball Show (1979)
TV
Cannon And Ball (1979)
TV
Self
An Audience with... (1978)
TV
Self
The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club (1974)
TV
Lenny
Last of the Summer Wine (1973)
TV
Opportunity Knocks (1956)
TV
Ratings
Average 5.42
Based on 29.5 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1956
1985
2003
1998
2020
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1944-01-28
Deathday2020-10-28 (76 years old)
Birth NameRobert Harper
Birth PlaceOldham, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
ResidencesLytham St Annes, United Kingdom
Also Known AsRobert Harper, Cannon & Ball, Cannon and Ball
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