
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

The Fattest Man in Britain
as Morris
2009

The Boys in Blue
as P.C. Bobby Ball
1982

Quails Quest: Its a Boy!
2005

Mr. H Is Late
1988
Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy
2005

The Security Men
as Duckers
2013

Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story
as Himself (Archive)
2020

The Best of Cannon & Ball
as Self
1985

A Tribute to Tommy Cooper
as Self
1986
TV Appearances

Shooting Stars
as Self
1993

Not Going Out
as Frank
2006

Surprise, Surprise
as Self
1984

Heartbeat
as Topsy Turner
1992

Juniper Jungle
1992

Cannon And Ball
1979

The Story of Light Entertainment
as Self
2006

The Kenny Everett Television Show
as Self
1982

Plaza Patrol
as Trevor Purvis
1991

All Star Mr & Mrs
2008

Mount Pleasant
2011

Opportunity Knocks
1956