Bobby Ball

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Not Going Out (2006) — Frank
2. Benidorm (2007) — Ron Pickford
3. I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2002) — Self
4. Last of the Summer Wine (1973) — Lenny
5. Strictly Come Dancing (2004) — Self
6. Heartbeat (1992) — Topsy Turner
7. Shooting Stars (1993) — Self
8. The Cockfields (2019) — Ray
9. The Boys in Blue (1982) — P.C. Bobby Ball
10. The Fattest Man in Britain (2009) — Morris
11. The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982) — Self
12. The Royal (2003) — John Wilson
13. Mr. H Is Late (1988)
14. Surprise, Surprise (1984) — Self
15. Rex the Runt (1998) — Wayne the Zebra (voice)
16. Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) — Self - Participant
17. Mount Pleasant (2011)
18. Juniper Jungle (1992)
19. Cannon And Ball (1979)
20. The Story of Light Entertainment (2006) — Self
21. An Audience with... (1978) — Self
22. Celebrity Coach Trip (2010) — Self
23. Quails Quest: Its a Boy! (2005)
24. Plaza Patrol (1991) — Trevor Purvis
25. Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule (2017) — Self
26. Legends (2006) — Self
27. Ready, Steady, Cook (1994) — Self - Contestant
28. Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy (2005)
29. The Security Men (2013) — Duckers
30. Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story (2020) — Himself (Archive)
31. The Best of Cannon & Ball (1985) — Self
32. A Tribute to Tommy Cooper (1986) — Self
33. Rik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And Unseen (2026) — Self (archive footage)
34. All Star Mr & Mrs (2008)
35. Opportunity Knocks (1956)
36. The Cannon & Ball Show (1979) — Self