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Bobby Ball
Acting

Bobby Ball

Born 1944-01-28
Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK
Department: Acting

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.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Bobby Ball

Ready, Steady, Cook
TV
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Ready, Steady, Cook

1994
TMDB4.0
Opportunity Knocks
TV
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Opportunity Knocks

1956
TMDB0.0
Heartbeat
TV
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Heartbeat

1992
TMDB3.6
Strictly Come Dancing
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Strictly Come Dancing

2004
TMDB3.0
Last of the Summer Wine
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Last of the Summer Wine

1973
TMDB3.6
Not Going Out
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Not Going Out

2006
TMDB3.7
Benidorm
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Benidorm

2007
TMDB3.8
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

2011
TMDB3.0
An Audience with...
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An Audience with...

1978
TMDB2.6
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
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I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

2002
TMDB3.0

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (38 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Rik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And UnseenRik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And UnseenSelf (archive footage)Movie2026
Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball StoryRock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball StoryHimself (Archive)Movie2020
The CockfieldsThe CockfieldsRayTV Series2019
Harry Hill's Alien Fun CapsuleHarry Hill's Alien Fun CapsuleSelfTV Series2017
The Security MenThe Security MenDuckersMovie2013
Celebrity Antiques Road TripCelebrity Antiques Road TripSelf - ParticipantTV Series2011
Mount PleasantMount PleasantSelf / AppearanceTV Series2011
Mount PleasantMount PleasantBarryTV Series2011
Celebrity Coach TripCelebrity Coach TripSelfTV Series2010
The Fattest Man in BritainThe Fattest Man in BritainMorrisMovie2009
All Star Mr & MrsAll Star Mr & MrsSelf / AppearanceTV Series2008
BenidormBenidormRon PickfordTV Series2007
LegendsLegendsSelfTV Series2006
Not Going OutNot Going OutFrankTV Series2006
The Story of Light EntertainmentThe Story of Light EntertainmentSelfTV Series2006
Quails Quest: Its a Boy!Quails Quest: Its a Boy!Self / AppearanceMovie2005
Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of ComedySelf / AppearanceMovie2005
Strictly Come DancingStrictly Come DancingSelfTV Series2004
The RoyalThe RoyalJohn WilsonTV Series2003
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!SelfTV Series2002
Rex the RuntRex the RuntWayne the Zebra (voice)TV Series1998
Ready, Steady, CookReady, Steady, CookSelf - ContestantTV Series1994
Shooting StarsShooting StarsSelfTV Series1993
Juniper JungleJuniper JungleSelf / AppearanceTV Series1992
HeartbeatHeartbeatTopsy TurnerTV Series1992
Plaza PatrolPlaza PatrolTrevor PurvisTV Series1991
Mr. H Is LateMr. H Is LateSelf / AppearanceMovie1988
A Tribute to Tommy CooperA Tribute to Tommy CooperSelfMovie1986
The Best of Cannon & BallThe Best of Cannon & BallSelfMovie1985
The Best of Cannon & BallThe Best of Cannon & BallWriterMovie1985
Surprise, SurpriseSurprise, SurpriseSelfTV Series1984
The Boys in BlueThe Boys in BlueP.C. Bobby BallMovie1982
The Kenny Everett Television ShowThe Kenny Everett Television ShowSelfTV Series1982
Cannon And BallCannon And BallSelf / AppearanceTV Series1979
The Cannon & Ball ShowThe Cannon & Ball ShowSelfTV Series1979
An Audience with...An Audience with...SelfTV Series1978
Last of the Summer WineLast of the Summer WineLennyTV Series1973
Opportunity KnocksOpportunity KnocksSelf / AppearanceTV Series1956
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