7.5
TV
Acting
Bobby Ball
- Born
- Died
- (aged 76)
- Birthplace
- Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK
- Credits
- 36 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.5
TV
7.6
TV
Benidorm
7.2
TV
Last of the Summer Wine
7.1
TV
Heartbeat
6.5
TV
The Cockfields
5.5
Movie
The Boys in Blue
5.9
Movie
The Fattest Man in Britain
7.8
TV
The Royal
7.0
Movie
Mr. H Is Late
6.1
TV
Mount Pleasant
7.6
TV
Rex the Runt
6.0
TV
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
6.7
TV
Juniper Jungle
6.3
TV
Cannon And Ball
3.5
Movie
Quails Quest: Its a Boy!
5.5
TV
Plaza Patrol
8.0
TV
Ready, Steady, Cook
Movie
The Security Men
Acting credits 36
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And Unseen Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2020 | Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story Film | Himself (Archive) |
| 2019 | The Cockfields TV | Ray (3 ep) |
| 2017 | Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2013 | The Security Men Film | Duckers |
| 2011 | Celebrity Antiques Road Trip TV | Self - Participant (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Mount Pleasant TV | Barry (26 ep) |
| 2010 | Celebrity Coach Trip TV | Self (15 ep) |
| 2009 | The Fattest Man in Britain Film | Morris |
| 2008 | All Star Mr & Mrs TV | (1 ep) |
| 2007 | Benidorm TV | Ron Pickford (1 ep) |
| 2006 | Legends TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 2006 | Not Going Out TV | Frank (15 ep) |
| 2006 | The Story of Light Entertainment TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2005 | Quails Quest: Its a Boy! Film | |
| 2005 | Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy Film | |
| 2004 | Strictly Come Dancing TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2003 | The Royal TV | John Wilson (1 ep) |
| 2002 | I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! TV | Self (12 ep) |
| 1998 | Rex the Runt TV | Wayne the Zebra (voice) (1 ep) |
| 1994 | Ready, Steady, Cook TV | Self - Contestant (1 ep) |
| 1993 | Shooting Stars TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1992 | Juniper Jungle TV | (13 ep) |
| 1992 | Heartbeat TV | Topsy Turner (2 ep) |
| 1991 | Plaza Patrol TV | Trevor Purvis (6 ep) |
| 1988 | Mr. H Is Late Film | |
| 1986 | A Tribute to Tommy Cooper Film | Self |
| 1985 | The Best of Cannon & Ball Film | Self |
| 1984 | Surprise, Surprise TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1982 | The Boys in Blue Film | P.C. Bobby Ball |
| 1982 | The Kenny Everett Television Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1979 | Cannon And Ball TV | (57 ep) |
| 1979 | The Cannon & Ball Show TV | Self (47 ep) |
| 1978 | An Audience with... TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1973 | Last of the Summer Wine TV | Lenny (3 ep) |
| 1956 | Opportunity Knocks TV | (1 ep) |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | The Best of Cannon & Ball Film | Writer |