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.
Acted in 19
2020s
- 2026
20 Years of Not Going Out
Frank (archive footage)
2010s
- 2019
The Cockfields
Ray · 3 episodes
- 2013
The Security Men
Duckers
- 2011
2000s
- 2009
The Fattest Man in Britain
Morris
- 2008
All Star Mr & Mrs
TV
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
Quails Quest: Its a Boy!
Movie
- 2003
The Royal
John Wilson · 1 episode
1990s
- 1998
Rex the Runt
Wayne the Zebra (voice) · 1 episode
- 1992
Juniper Jungle
TV
- 1991
Plaza Patrol
Trevor Purvis · 6 episodes
1980s
- 1988
Mr. H Is Late
Movie
- 1982
The Boys in Blue
P.C. Bobby Ball
1970s
- 1979
Cannon And Ball
TV
- 1973
Wrote 1
1980s
- 1985
The Best of Cannon & Ball
Writer
Appearances17
2020s
- 2026
Rik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And Unseen
Self (archive footage)
- 2020
Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story
Self (archive footage)
2010s
- 2017
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Self · 1 episode
- 2011
- 2010
Celebrity Coach Trip
Self · 15 episodes
2000s
- 2006
The Story of Light Entertainment
Self · 1 episode
- 2004
- 2002
1980s
- 1986
A Tribute to Tommy Cooper
Self
- 1985
The Best of Cannon & Ball
Self
- 1984
- 1982
1970s
- 1979
The Cannon & Ball Show
Self · 47 episodes
- 1978
