Bobby Ball: Biography, Facts and Career
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Robert Harper (28 January 1944 – 28 October 2020), known professionally as Bobby Ball, was a British comic, actor, singer and television host. He was best known as a member of the comic double act Cannon and Ball, with Tommy Cannon (Thomas Derbyshire). They hosted their own ITV show, The Cannon and Ball Show, for nine years between 1979 and 1988. Ball then went on to have acting roles in various sitcoms and dramas including Last of the Summer Wine, Heartbeat and Not Going Out. In 2005, Ball took part in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.
Quick facts about Bobby Ball
- Full name: Bobby Ball
- Born: 1944-01-28
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Comedian
- Wikidata ID: Q4934739
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Who is Bobby Ball?
Robert Harper (28 January 1944 – 28 October 2020), known professionally as Bobby Ball, was a British comic, actor, singer and television host.
What nationality is Bobby Ball?
Bobby Ball is United Kingdom.
When was Bobby Ball born?
Bobby Ball was born on 1944-01-28.



