Bobby Ball

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.

Filmography 36

Movies (10)

Rik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And Unseen
2026
Self (archive footage)
Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story
2020
Himself (Archive)
The Security Men
2013
Duckers
The Fattest Man in Britain
2009
Morris
Quails Quest: Its a Boy!
2005
Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy
2005
Mr. H Is Late
1988
A Tribute to Tommy Cooper
1986
Self
The Best of Cannon & Ball
1985
Self
The Boys in Blue
1982
P.C. Bobby Ball

Shows (26)

The Cockfields
2019
Ray
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
2017
Self
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
2011
Self - Participant
Mount Pleasant
2011
Celebrity Coach Trip
2010
Self
All Star Mr & Mrs
2008
Benidorm
2007
Ron Pickford
Legends
2006
Self
Not Going Out
2006
Frank
The Story of Light Entertainment
2006
Self
Strictly Come Dancing
2004
Self
The Royal
2003
John Wilson
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
2002
Self
Rex the Runt
1998
Wayne the Zebra (voice)
Ready, Steady, Cook
1994
Self - Contestant
Shooting Stars
1993
Self
Juniper Jungle
1992
Heartbeat
1992
Topsy Turner
Plaza Patrol
1991
Trevor Purvis
Surprise, Surprise
1984
Self
The Kenny Everett Television Show
1982
Self
Cannon And Ball
1979
The Cannon & Ball Show
1979
Self
An Audience with...
1978
Self
Last of the Summer Wine
1973
Lenny
Opportunity Knocks
1956