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♒ Aquarius
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猴 Monkey
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English < Proto-Germanic (*Hrōþiberhtaz)
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Bobby Ball: English comedian (1944-2020).
Born (died at age 76).
Bobby Ball has 2 credits in our database.
The name Robert means bright fame!.
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Filmography (2)
Biography
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!.
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How old was Bobby Ball?
Bobby Ball was born on and passed away on at the age of 76.
What movies or shows has Bobby Ball been in?
Bobby Ball has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include Not Going Out (2006), I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now? (1975).
Where can I find more information about Bobby Ball?
You can find more about Bobby Ball on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
