Bobby Ball
Acting
Born January 28, 1944 — Died October 28, 2020
From Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK
Also known as Robert Harper, Cannon & Ball, Cannon and 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.
Filmography
Rik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And Unseen
Self (archive footage)
2026
Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story
Himself (Archive)
2020
The Security Men
Duckers
2013
The Fattest Man in Britain
Morris
20095.9
Quails Quest: Its a Boy!
20053.5
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Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy
2005
Mr. H Is Late
19887.0
A Tribute to Tommy Cooper
Self
1986
The Best of Cannon & Ball
Self
1985
The Boys in Blue
P.C. Bobby Ball
19825.5