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.
Known For
Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story
Himself (Archive)
2020
The Cockfields
Ray · (3 episodes)
2019
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Self · (1 episode)
2017
The Security Men
Duckers
2013
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Self - Participant · (1 episode)
2011
Mount Pleasant
(26 episodes)
2011
Mount Pleasant
Barry · (52 episodes)
2011
The Fattest Man in Britain
Morris
2009
All Star Mr & Mrs
(1 episode)
2008
Benidorm
Ron Pickford · (1 episode)
2007
Legends
Self · (2 episodes)
2006
Not Going Out
Frank · (15 episodes)
2006
The One Show
Self · (1 episode)
2006
The Story of Light Entertainment
Self · (1 episode)
2006
Quails Quest: Its a Boy!
2005
Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy
2005
Strictly Come Dancing
Self · (1 episode)
2004
The Royal
John Wilson · (1 episode)
2003
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
Self · (8 episodes)
2002
Rex the Runt
Wayne the Zebra (voice) · (1 episode)
1998
Ready Steady Cook
Self - Contestant · (1 episode)
1994
Shooting Stars
Self · (1 episode)
1993
Juniper Jungle
(13 episodes)
1992
Heartbeat
Topsy Turner · (2 episodes)
1992
Plaza Patrol
Trevor Purvis · (6 episodes)
1991
Mr. H Is Late
1988
A Tribute to Tommy Cooper
Self
1986
The Best of Cannon & Ball
Self
1985
Surprise, Surprise
Self · (1 episode)
1984
The Boys in Blue
P.C. Bobby Ball
1982
The Kenny Everett Television Show
Self · (1 episode)
1982
Cannon And Ball
(59 episodes)
1979
The Cannon & Ball Show
Self · (47 episodes)
1979
An Audience with...
Self · (1 episode)
1978
Last of the Summer Wine
Lenny · (3 episodes)
1973
Opportunity Knocks
(1 episode)
1956