Nicholas Ball (actor)
Nicholas Ball (born John Nicholas Ball;[1] 11 April 1946 in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire) is an English actor. He is best known for playing the title role in the television series Hazell.
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| Born | John Nicholas Ball 11 April 1946 Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1967–present |
| Spouse(s) | Pamela Stephenson (divorced) |
He portrayed the vicious gang lord Terry Bates in EastEnders between 2007 and 2009. He played Garry Ryan in series five of Footballers' Wives and both series of its spin-off programme Footballers' Wives: Extra Time. The voice of Nicholas Ball can be heard as well on various audio books offered via the internet; he has narrated books from such authors as Christopher Hitchens and James Maybrick. He was, in 2019, in an advert for Premier Inn, playing the part of Lenny Henry's manager.
Personal life
He was married to actress–comedian and psychologist, Pamela Stephenson until her affair and eventual elopement, with Billy Connolly.[2]
Selected TV and film roles
- The Krays: New Blood (2021) : as Harry Webster
- Doctors (2020) : as Harold 'Aitch' Snetterton
- The Krays: Dead Man Walking (2018) : as Harry Webster
- Holby City (2015) : as Barry Copeland
- Hustle (TV series) (2009) : as Frank Rose
- Sisterhood (2008)
- EastEnders (2007–2009, 2019)
- Heartbeat Series 16; Episode 19 (2007) : as Gregory Flambard
- Pie in the Sky Series 3; Episode 4 (2006) : as DCI Doggett
- Footballers' Wives Series 5 (2006)
- Footballers' Wives: Extra Time Series 1–2 (2005–2006)
- Jonathan Creek Series 3; Episode 5 (1999) as Vince Rees
- Croupier (1998)
- The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous (1997)
- Red Dwarf Series 4, Justice (1991) : as the Simulant
- Heartbeat (UK TV series) Series 7; Episode 7 (1997) : as Charlie Fenton
- Colin's Sandwich Series 2 (1989)
- Lifeforce (1985)
- Alas Smith and Jones, at least one appearance. Episode 1 (January 1984)
- Bergerac (TV series) Two appearances: Series 2; Episode 7 (1983); Christmas Special (1988)
- "Who Cares Wins - The Key To Success" (Austin Rover staff training video) (1983)
- The Young Ones (TV series) Series 1; Episode: Interesting (1982)
- The House that Bled to Death (1980) (TV) in the Hammer House of Horror series
- Hazell (1978–79)
- Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? (1978)
- Rogue Male (1976)
- The Crezz (1976)
- Overlord (1975)
References
- http://search.findmypast.co.uk/results/world-records/england-and-wales-births-1837-2006?firstname=john%20n&20n&lastname=ball&eventyear=1946&eventyear_offset=0&district=warwick&county=warwickshire
- Milsom, Rosemarie (10 November 2012). "Pamela Stephenson's unflinching autobiography". Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
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