Nicholas Ball
Biography
Nicholas Ball works in acting. Born April 11, 1946 in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England. Died June 6, 2024. Archytele tracks 59 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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59 titles- The Kingdom by the Sea (2024) as Ray
- A New Breed of Criminal (2023) as Charlie Kray
- Trafficking (2023) as David Willis
- The Haunting of Pendle Hill (2022) as Uncle Alfred
- Muse (2019) as Mr. Williams
- Pentagram (2019) as Mr Halsey
- The Krays: Dead Man Walking (2018) as Harry Webster
- Doom Room (2013) as Man
- Cannon Fodder: The Making of Lifeforce (2013) as Self
- Fifteen (2012) as Mr. Allen
- Peter (2011) as Martin Clement
- Dead Man Running (2009) as Fight Bookie
- Mutant Chronicles (2008) as Plutocrat
- Sisterhood (2008) as Jack
- Norfolk Coast (2006) as Tucker
- Footballers' Wives: Extra Time (2005)
- Hustle (2004) as Frank Rice
- The Commander (2003) as John Dawson
- Footballers' Wives (2002) as Garry Ryan
- Urban Gothic (2000) as Mr Dimes
- The Coral Island (2000) as Pirate Captain
- Out of Depth (2000) as Lenny
- The Manor (1999) as Sir Everett Blake
- Croupier (1998) as Jack Snr.
- Jonathan Creek (1997) as Vincent Rees
- The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous (1997) as Larry Lockton
- Pie in the Sky (1994) as DCI Doggett
- Perfect Gift (1994) as Sheffield
- Acapulco H.E.A.T. (1993) as Derek Perkins
- Heartbeat (1992) as Charlie Fenton
- Heartbeat (1992) as Gregory Flambard
- Cluedo (1990) as Mr. Hall
- Red Dwarf (1988) as Simulant
- Colin's Sandwich (1988) as Alan Hunter
- Running Out of Luck (1987)
- Lifeforce (1985) as Roger Derebridge
- A.D. (1985) as Römischer Offizier
- Claudia (1985) as Howard
- Video Stars (1983) as Bob
- Nelly's Version (1983) as Inspector Leach
- The Young Ones (1982) as Dr. Jim Morrison
- Bergerac (1981) as Hardaker
- Sorry (1981) as Terry
- Hammer House of Horror (1980) as William
- Thicker Than Water (1980) as John Arnott
- Life for Christine (1980) as Colin
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Ken Johnson
- Hazell (1978) as James Hazell
- Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? (1978) as Skeffington
- The Crezz (1976) as Colin Pitman
- Rogue Male (1976) as 2nd Seaman
- The Picture of Dorian Gray (1976) as James Vane
- Overlord (1975) as Arthur
- Ben Spray (1972) as Geoff
- Play for Today (1970) as John Arnott
- Play for Today (1970) as Terry
- Confession (1970) as Karl
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Philip
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as James Vane
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nicholas Ball best known for?
Nicholas Ball is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Pentagram (2019), Dead Man Running (2009), The Naked Island (1960), Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992).
When and where was Nicholas Ball born?
Nicholas Ball was born on April 11, 1946 in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England. They passed away on June 6, 2024.
How many credits does Nicholas Ball have?
Nicholas Ball has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2024.
What is Nicholas Ball's background in cinema and television?
Nicholas Ball was an English actor best known for playing the title role of James Hazell in the television series Hazell. His film credits included roles in D-Day drama Overlord, Hobe Tooper's sci-fi horror Lifeforce and Mike Hodges' Croupier. In later years Ball played violent gangster Terry Bates in EastEnders betw...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Pie in the Sky (1994) as DCI Doggett — aged about 48
- Red Dwarf (1988) as Simulant — aged about 42
- The Young Ones (1982) as Dr. Jim Morrison — aged about 36
- Hustle (2004) as Frank Rice — aged about 58
- Jonathan Creek (1997) as Vincent Rees — aged about 51
- Colin's Sandwich (1988) as Alan Hunter — aged about 42
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