Vincent Ball
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 4, 1923 in Wee Waa, New South Wales, Australia
- Active Years
- 1949–2003 (55 Years)
- Total Credits
- 79 credits in database
Biography
Vincent Martin Ball OAM is an Australian-born retired character actor who worked in radio, stage, and screen for nearly 55 years, with a brief return, initially in Britain and later in Australia. Born on December 4, 1923, in Wee Waa, New South Wales, Australia, he has also authored a number of books. He is best known for his film roles in British and Australian films and television movies, which include A Town Like Alice, Breaker Morant, Phar Lap, Muriel's Wedding, and The Man Who Sued God. In television, he appeared in numerous cameo guest roles and held recurring roles in serials such as Rush, The Young Doctors, A Country Practice, and Home and Away. He has also worked in theatre, including Shakespeare.
Career overview
Vincent Martin Ball OAM is an Australian-born retired character actor who worked in radio, stage, and screen for nearly fifty-five years, followed by a brief return to the industry. His career spanned work primarily in Britain and his native Australia, and he also authored a number of books. He was born on December 4, 1923, in Wee Waa, New South Wales, Australia.
Ball is best known for his film roles in British and Australian films and television movies. His film credits include A Town Like Alice, Breaker Morant, Phar Lap, Muriel's Wedding, and The Man Who Sued God. In addition to his film work, he appeared in numerous television roles, primarily in cameo guest roles, alongside recurring roles in serials such as Rush, The Young Doctors, A Country Practice, and Home and Away.
Throughout his extensive career, Vincent Ball also worked variously in theatre, including performing in Shakespearean productions. He holds seventy-nine known acting credits according to archival records.
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Full Filmography
79 titles- The Night We Called It a Day (2003) as Rex Hooper
- Black and White (2002) as Chief Justice Napier
- The Man Who Sued God (2001) as Cardinal
- Grass Roots (2000) as Monty Chesney
- All Saints (1998) as Bill Weiner
- 9 Across (1998) as Leo Sullivan
- Paradise Road (1997) as Mr. Dickson
- Blue Murder (1995) as Dr. Cumberland
- Muriel's Wedding (1994) as Priest
- Sirens (1994) as Bishop of Sydney
- Frauds (1993) as Judge
- Love In Limbo (1993) as Cyril Williams
- The Private War of Lucinda Smith (1991) as Col. Foster
- Home and Away (1988) as Tom Knight
- Rafferty's Rules (1987) as Mathew
- The Year My Voice Broke (1987) as Headmaster
- Vietnam (1987) as Dave the Spook
- The Flying Doctors (1986) as Warren
- Double Sculls (1986) as Stuart
- Anzacs (1985) as Sir Rupert Barrington
- Call Me Mr. Brown (1985) as Captain Ritchie
- Bodyline (1984) as Joseph Lyons (Prime Minister)
- Phar Lap (1983) as Lachlan McKinnon
- The Highest Honour (1982) as Lieutenant Commander Hubert Marsham
- Deadline (1982) as Prime Minister
- Alison's Birthday (1981) as Dr. Jeremy Lyall
- Breaker Morant (1980) as Col. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton
- Timelapse (1980) as Boyd McKiel
- Demolition (1979)
- The Irishman (1978) as Bailey Clark
- The Sullivans (1976) as Admiral Spencer / Major Greenwell
- Deathcheaters (1976)
- Rush (1974) as Supt. James Kendall
- The Dragon's Opponent (1973) as Captain McColm
- Clinic Exclusive (1971) as Bernard Wilcox
- Not Tonight, Darling (1971) as Alex / Karen's lover
- Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) as Australian Soldier
- Where Eagles Dare (1968) as Carpenter
- Nobody Runs Forever (1968) as Australian Policeman (uncredited)
- Man in a Suitcase (1967)
- Follow That Camel (1967) as Ship's Officer
- The Mouse on the Moon (1963) as Pilot
- Echo of Diana (1963) as Bill Vernon
- Compact (1962)
- Carry On Cruising (1962) as Jenkins
- A Matter of WHO (1961) as Dr. Blake
- Very Important Person (1961) as Higgins (uncredited)
- Middle Course (1961) as Cliff Wilton
- Highway to Battle (1961) as Ransome
- Theatre '70 (1960) as Martin Wade
- Deadline Midnight (1960)
- Dentist in the Chair (1960) as Michaels
- Identity Unknown (1960) as Ken
- Dead Lucky (1960) as Mike Billing
- Feet of Clay (1960) as David Kyle
- International Detective (1959) as Joplin
- Danger Within (1959) as Capt. Pat Foster
- Blood of the Vampire (1958) as Dr. John Pierre
- Sea of Sand (1958) as Sgt Nesbitt
- Robbery Under Arms (1957) as George Storefield
- Menace In The Night (1957) as Bob Meredith
- The Battle of the River Plate (1956) as Barnes - HMS Achilles (uncredited)
- Reach for the Sky (1956) as Thelma's cousin (uncredited)
- The Baby and the Battleship (1956) as Second Sailor at Dance
- The Long Arm (1956) as P.C. at Hospital (uncredited)
- A Town Like Alice (1956) as Ben
- The Secret of the Forest (1956) as Mr. Lawson
- John and Julie (1955) as Digger
- Blonde Blackmailer (1955) as Johnson
- The Stolen Airliner (1955) as Flight Sergeant Watkins
- Devil's Point (1954) as Williams
- Dangerous Voyage (1954) as John Drew
- The Black Rider (1954) as Ted Lintott
- The Drayton Case (1953) as Henley's Assistant
- Encore (1951) as Young Husband
- Talk of a Million (1951) as Jack Murnahan
- London Entertains (1951) as David
- The Interrupted Journey (1949) as the first workman
- Stop Press Girl (1949) as Hero in cinema sequence
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Vincent Ball best known for?
Vincent Ball is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including All Saints (1998), L'Avventura (1960), Muriel's Wedding (1994), Sirens (1994).
When and where was Vincent Ball born?
Vincent Ball was born on December 4, 1923 in Wee Waa, New South Wales, Australia.
How many credits does Vincent Ball have?
Vincent Ball has accumulated over 79 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 2003.
What is Vincent Ball's background in cinema and television?
Vincent Martin Ball OAM is an Australian-born retired character actor who worked in radio, stage, and screen for nearly 55 years, with a brief return, initially in Britain and later in Australia. Born on December 4, 1923, in Wee Waa, New South Wales, Australia, he has also authored a number of books. He is best known f...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Rafferty's Rules (1987) as Mathew — aged about 63
- Bodyline (1984) as Joseph Lyons (Prime Minister) — aged about 60
- Where Eagles Dare (1968) as Carpenter — aged about 44
- Man in a Suitcase (1967) — aged about 43
- Breaker Morant (1980) as Col. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton — aged about 56
- Phar Lap (1983) as Lachlan McKinnon — aged about 59
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