Bobby Ball

Bobby Ball

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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Known For

The One Show

The One Show

2006 • as Self

Last of the Summer Wine

Last of the Summer Wine

1973 • as Lenny

Opportunity Knocks

Opportunity Knocks

1956

Ready Steady Cook

Ready Steady Cook

1994 • as Self - Contestant

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

2011 • as Self - Participant

Pointless Celebrities

Pointless Celebrities

2011 • as Self

Filmography

2020

Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story
Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story
as Himself (Archive)
Movie - Released: 11/15/2020

2019

The Cockfields
The Cockfields
as Ray
TV - Released: 11/12/2019

2017

Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
as Self
TV - Released: 3/2/2017

2013

The Security Men
The Security Men
as Duckers
Movie - Released: 4/12/2013

2011

Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant
TV - Released: 8/24/2011
Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant
as Barry
TV - Released: 8/24/2011
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
as Self - Participant
TV - Released: 10/24/2011
Pointless Celebrities
Pointless Celebrities
as Self
TV - Released: 7/4/2011

2009

The Fattest Man in Britain
The Fattest Man in Britain
as Morris
Movie - Released: 12/20/2009

2008

TV
All Star Mr & Mrs
TV - Released: 4/12/2008

2007

Benidorm
Benidorm
as Ron Pickford
TV - Released: 2/1/2007

2006

Not Going Out
Not Going Out
as Frank
TV - Released: 10/6/2006
The One Show
The One Show
as Self
TV - Released: 8/14/2006
The Story of Light Entertainment
The Story of Light Entertainment
as Self
TV - Released: 7/22/2006
TV
Legends
as Self
TV - Released: 11/17/2006

2005

Quails Quest: Its a Boy!
Quails Quest: Its a Boy!
Movie - Released: 11/27/2005
Movie
Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy
Movie - Released: 11/7/2005

2004

Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing
as Self
TV - Released: 5/15/2004

2003

The Royal
The Royal
as John Wilson
TV - Released: 1/19/2003

2002

I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
as Self
TV - Released: 8/25/2002

1998

Rex the Runt
Rex the Runt
as Wayne the Zebra (voice)
TV - Released: 12/21/1998

1994

Ready Steady Cook
Ready Steady Cook
as Self - Contestant
TV - Released: 10/24/1994

1993

Shooting Stars
Shooting Stars
as Self
TV - Released: 12/27/1993

1992

Heartbeat
Heartbeat
as Topsy Turner
TV - Released: 4/10/1992
Juniper Jungle
Juniper Jungle
TV - Released: 12/22/1992

1991

Plaza Patrol
Plaza Patrol
as Trevor Purvis
TV - Released: 7/15/1991

1988

Mr. H Is Late
Mr. H Is Late
Movie - Released: 2/15/1988

1986

A Tribute to Tommy Cooper
A Tribute to Tommy Cooper
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/16/1986

1985

The Best of Cannon & Ball
The Best of Cannon & Ball
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/7/1985

1984

Surprise, Surprise
Surprise, Surprise
as Self
TV - Released: 5/6/1984

1982

The Boys in Blue
The Boys in Blue
as P.C. Bobby Ball
Movie - Released: 9/20/1982
The Kenny Everett Television Show
The Kenny Everett Television Show
as Self
TV - Released: 2/25/1982

1979

Cannon And Ball
Cannon And Ball
TV - Released: 7/28/1979
The Cannon & Ball Show
The Cannon & Ball Show
as Self
TV - Released: 7/28/1979

1978

An Audience with...
An Audience with...
as Self
TV - Released: 1/8/1978

1973

Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
as Lenny
TV - Released: 1/4/1973

1956

Opportunity Knocks
Opportunity Knocks
TV - Released: 6/13/1956