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Bobby Ball

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Robert Harper (Bobby Ball) and Thomas Derbyshire (Tommy Cannon) were both born in Oldham. They met in the early 1960s while working as welders in the same factory. Becoming friends, they formed a club act known as Bobby and Stevie Rhythm, which became the Sherrell Brothers then The Harper Brothers... See full bio »

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Robert Harper
in Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK
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2009-2013 Not Going Out (TV series)
Frank
– Therapy (2013) … Frank
– Dads (2012) … Frank
– Life on Mars Bars (2011) … Frank
– Absent Father Christmas (2009) … Frank
 
2013 The Security Men (TV movie)
Duckers
 
2012 Casualty (TV series)
Gerry Davies
– I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus (2012) … Gerry Davies
 
2011-2012 Mount Pleasant (TV series)
Barry
– Episode #2.8 (2012) … Barry
– Episode #2.7 (2012) … Barry
– Episode #2.5 (2012) … Barry
– Episode #2.4 (2012) … Barry
– Episode #2.3 (2012) … Barry
See all 15 episodes »
 
2009 The Fattest Man in Britain (TV movie)
Morris
 
2005-2008 Last of the Summer Wine (TV series)
Lenny
– Get Out of That, Then (2008) … Lenny
– Who's That Talking to Lenny? (2006) … Lenny
– The Swan Man of Ilkley (2005) … Lenny
 
2007 The Afternoon Play (TV series)
Bingo Manager
– Johnny Shakespeare (2007) … Bingo Manager
 
2005-2006 Heartbeat (TV series)
Mr. Turner / Topsy Turner
– Bad Company (2006) … Topsy Turner
– Blood Brothers (2005) … Mr. Turner
 
2005 It's a Boy! (video short)
Bobby the Quail (voice)
 
2004 Revolver (TV series)
Various Characters
 
2004 The Royal (TV series)
John Wilson
– Cliffhanger (2004) … John Wilson
 
2001 Rex the Runt (TV series)
Wayne the Zebra
– Wayne the Zebra (2001) … Wayne the Zebra (voice)
 
1991 Cannon and Ball's Playhouse: Free Every Friday (TV movie)
Norman Tubbs
 
1991 Cannon and Ball's Playhouse: Growing Concern (TV movie)
Bobby Barnes
 
1991 Plaza Patrol (TV series)
Trevor Purvis
– The Other Man's Grass (1991) … Trevor Purvis
– Lilac Time (1991) … Trevor Purvis
– Sweet Charity (1991) … Trevor Purvis
– The Tramp Who Never Was (1991) … Trevor Purvis
– The End (1991) … Trevor Purvis
See all 6 episodes »
 
1988 Mr. H Is Late (TV short)
Driver's mate
 
1982 The Boys in Blue
P.C. Bobby Ball
 
1980 Summer Royal (TV series)
– Episode #1.5 (1980)
 
1975 I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now?
Mental Hospital Escapee
 
1975 Win, Place or Steal
Professor
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (3 titles)
1995 The Cannon & Ball Gospel Show (video) (performer: "Together We'll Be OK", "I Want to Thank You", "Great Balls of Fire" as Great Ball of Fire, "Wind Beneath My Wings", "There is a Love", "Let's Work Together", "The Greatest Love of All")
 
1992 Juniper Jungle (TV series)
 
1982 The Boys in Blue (writer: "The Boys in Blue" Theme)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
1992 Juniper Jungle (TV series)
 
Show ShowSelf (40 titles)
2013 This Morning (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 April 2013 (2013) … Himself
 
2012 Blackpool: Big Night Out (TV documentary)
Himself (also archive footage)
 
2012 Strictly Come Dancing (TV series)
Himself - Audience Member / Himself - Contestant
– Christmas Special (2012) … Himself - Contestant (also archive footage)
– Week Six (2012) … Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
 
2012 The Late Great Eric Sykes (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2012 Pointless Celebrities (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.2 (2012) … Himself
 
2012 Celebrity Coach Trip (TV series)
Himself - Contestant
– Bologna, Italy (2012) … Himself - Contestant
– Faenza, Italy (2012) … Himself - Contestant
– Rimini, Italy (2012) … Himself - Contestant
– Riccione, Italy (2012) … Himself - Contestant
– Split, Croatia (2012) … Himself - Contestant
See all 10 episodes »
 
2007-2011 Loose Women (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #16.14 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #14.234 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #14.120 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #12.211 (2008) … Himself
– Episode #11.90 (2007) … Himself
 
2010 Britain's Got More Talent (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.13 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Sport Relief 2010 (TV movie)
Himself
 
2010 All Star Mr & Mrs (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.9 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 The ONE Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 5 February 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2009 Legends (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Beverley Sisters: Tickled Pink (2009) … Himself
 
2008 Ant and Dec: Where Did It All Go Right? (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2007 The Comedy Map of Britain (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode #1.5 (2007) … Himself
 
2006 The Story of Light Entertainment (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
– Double Acts (2006) … Himself (also archive footage)
 
2006 Richard & Judy (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 June 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2004-2006 Today with Des and Mel (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 16 January 2006 (2006) … Himself (as Cannon & Ball)
– Episode dated 1 April 2004 (2004) … Himself (as Cannon & Ball)
 
2005 I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #5.5 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Songs of Praise (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 4 September 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy (video)
Himself
 
2004 Who Killed Saturday Night TV? (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2002 It's Only TV... But I Like It (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.6 (2002) … Himself
 
1993-2000 Surprise Surprise! (TV series)
Himself
– 2000 Mother's Day Special (2000) … Himself
– Episode #14.2 (1997) … Himself
– Episode #10.3 (1993) … Himself
 
1999 The Car's the Star (TV series documentary)
Himself - Rolls Royce Silver Shadow Owner
– Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (1999) … Himself - Rolls Royce Silver Shadow Owner (as Ball)
 
1996 Shooting Stars (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.1 (1996) … Himself
 
1995 Talking Telephone Numbers (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.3 (1995) … Himself (as Cannon and Ball)
 
1995 Royal Variety Performance 1995 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1995 The Cannon & Ball Gospel Show (video)
Himself
 
1990 Casino (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.9 (1990) … Himself
– Episode #1.8 (1990) … Himself
– Episode #1.7 (1990) … Himself
– Episode #1.6 (1990) … Himself
– Episode #1.5 (1990) … Himself
See all 9 episodes »
 
1989 Going Live! (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #3.5 (1989) … Himself - Guest
 
1979-1988 Cannon & Ball (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #9.6 (1988) … Himself
– Episode #9.1 (1988) … Himself
– It's Only Money (1987) … Himself
– 25 Hrs with Auntie Liley (1987) … Himself
– Straight Down the Middle (1987) … Himself
See all 23 episodes »
 
1984-1987 Live from Her Majesty's (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #5.1 (1987) … Himself (as Cannon and Ball)
– Episode dated 1 April 1984 (1984) … Himself (as Cannon and Ball)
 
1987 Royal Variety Performance 1987 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1982 The Kenny Everett Television Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.8 (1982) … Himself (as Cannon & Ball)
 
1981 Parkinson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #11.12 (1981) … Himself (as Cannon and Ball)
 
1981 This Is Your Life (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Cannon & Ball (1981) … Himself
 
1980 Night of One Hundred Stars (TV movie)
Himself (as Cannon & Ball)
 
1979 London Night Out (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 31 October 1979 (1979) … Himself (as Cannon and Ball)
 
1976-1977 The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club (TV series)
Himself
– Cannon & Ball (1977) … Himself (as Cannon and Ball)
– Episode #3.7 (1976) … Himself (as Cannon and Ball)
– Episode #3.4 (1976) … Himself (as Cannon and Ball)
 
1976 Seaside Special (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.6 (1976) … Himself (as Cannon and Ball)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2001 I Love Christmas (TV documentary)
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Cannon and Ball In Funny Guys Theatre Show, Three double acts including Harper (Bobby Balls Sons) and Baricade. See more »

Publicity Listings:

3 Print Biographies  | See more »

Official Sites:

Official Site | Official Site | See more »

Alternate Names:

Cannon & Ball | Cannon and Ball | Ball

Height:

5' 4" (1.63 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

Part of the comedy double act, "Cannon & Ball", with Tommy Cannon. See more »

Trademark:

Catchphrase: "Rock on Tommy!" See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius