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Nicholas Ball (born John Nicholas Ball, 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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He portrayed the violent gangster 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 can currently be seen in an advert for Premier Inn, playing the part of Lenny Henry's manager.
Personal life
He was married to psychologist and former actress/comedian Pamela Stephenson until her affair, and eventual elopement, with Billy Connolly. In an interview for the Mail on Sunday in 2010 he admitted to having been "a bit on the wild side" during his relationship with Stephenson and liked the star struck girls.
Filmography
Actor
2023
Trafficking 2 (pre-production) as
David Willis
2023
A New Breed of Criminal (completed) as
Charlie Kray
2023
Trafficking as
David Willis
2022
The Haunting of Pendle Hill as
Uncle Alfred
2020
Doctors (TV Series) as
Harold 'Aitch' Snetterton
- Bye-Bye, Mr Kippy (2020) - Harold 'Aitch' Snetterton
2019
Pentagram as
Mr. Halsey
2019
Whatever Became Of Richard Blaine? (Short) as
Richard
2019
Muse as
Mr. Williams
2018
The Krays: Dead Man Walking as
Harry Webster
2015
Holby City (TV Series) as
Barry Copeland
- Aces High (2017) - Barry Copeland
- At First I Was Afraid (2015) - Barry Copeland
2015
Surgery (Short) as
The Crude Surgeon
2013
Doom Room as
Man
2012
Fifteen as
Mr. Allen
2011
Enchantress as
Merlin
2011
Rosamunde Pilcher (TV Series)
- Verlobt, verliebt, verwirrt (2011)
2007
Casualty (TV Series) as
Frank Fonteyne / Michael Shapiro
- When the Bough Breaks- (2011) - Frank Fonteyne
- Fish Out of Water (2007) - Michael Shapiro
2011
Peter as
Martin Clement
2009
Dead Man Running as
Fight Bookie
2007
EastEnders (TV Series) as
Terry
2009
Hustle (TV Series) as
Frank Rice
- Diamond Seeker (2009) - Frank Rice
2008
Sisterhood as
Jack
2008
Double the Fist (TV Series) as
Fist Army
- Medieval (2008) - Fist Army
2008
Mutant Chronicles as
Plutocrat
1997
Heartbeat (TV Series) as
Gregory Flambard / Charlie Fenton
- Mind Games (2007) - Gregory Flambard
- The Family Way (1997) - Charlie Fenton
2006
Footballers' Wives (TV Series) as
Garry Ryan
- Episode #5.8 (2006) - Garry Ryan
- Episode #5.7 (2006) - Garry Ryan
- Episode #5.4 (2006) - Garry Ryan
- Episode #5.3 (2006) - Garry Ryan
- Episode #5.2 (2006) - Garry Ryan
- Episode #5.1 (2006) - Garry Ryan
2005
Footballers Wive$: Overtime (TV Series) as
Garry Ryan
2005
New Tricks (TV Series) as
Webb
- Trust Me (2005) - Webb
2005
The Commander: Blackdog (TV Movie) as
John Dawson
2005
The Commander: Virus (TV Movie) as
John Dawson
2004
The Courtroom (TV Series) as
Philip Catlow
- Slaves and Donkeys (2004) - Philip Catlow
2004
Hellboy as
Russian General (Director's Cut) (uncredited)
2002
Top Dog (Short) as
Ray King
2002
Championship (Short) as
George
2000
The Coral Island (TV Mini Series) as
Pirate Captain
2000
Cold Feet (TV Series) as
Felix Bishop
- Episode #3.3 (2000) - Felix Bishop
- Episode #3.2 (2000) - Felix Bishop
- Episode #3.1 (2000) - Felix Bishop
2000
Urban Gothic (TV Series) as
Mr. Dimes
- The Boy's Club (2000) - Mr. Dimes
2000
Out of Depth as
Lenny
1999
Jonathan Creek (TV Series) as
Vincent Rees
- Miracle in Crooked Lane (1999) - Vincent Rees
1999
Harbour Lights (TV Series) as
Alan Semple
- Prince Charming (1999) - Alan Semple
1999
The Manor as
Sir Everett Blake
1998
Croupier as
Jack Snr.
1997
Thief Takers (TV Series) as
DCI Nick Hall / DCI Nick Hall (1998)
- Brand Loyalty (1997) - DCI Nick Hall (1998)
- Black Mist (1997) - DCI Nick Hall
- After the Goldrush (1997) - DCI Nick Hall
- Road Rage (1997) - DCI Nick Hall
- Sisters in Arms (1997) - DCI Nick Hall
- One Last Hurrah (1997) - DCI Nick Hall
1997
The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous (TV Mini Series) as
Larry Lockton
- Episode #1.3 (1997) - Larry Lockton
- Episode #1.2 (1997) - Larry Lockton
- Episode #1.1 (1997) - Larry Lockton
1997
Insiders (TV Series) as
Neil Pine
- Exposure (1997) - Neil Pine
1997
The Famous Five (TV Series) as
Tiger Dan
- Five Go Off in a Caravan (1997) - Tiger Dan
1996
Respect (TV Movie) as
Ronnie Ellis
1996
Pie in the Sky (TV Series) as
DCI Doggett
- Doggett's Coat and Badge (1996) - DCI Doggett
1996
The Bill (TV Series) as
Jim Brodie
- Judgement Call (1996) - Jim Brodie
1995
The Governor (TV Series) as
Edward Maynard
- Episode #1.2 (1995) - Edward Maynard
1994
Perfect Gift as
Sheffield
1994
Tarzán (TV Series) as
Robin Conway
- Tarzan and the Dangerous Competiton (1994) - Robin Conway
1994
Silk Stalkings (TV Series) as
Dustin Rhoades
- Love Bandit (1994) - Dustin Rhoades
1993
Acapulco H.E.A.T. (TV Series) as
Derek Perkins
- Code Name: Body Double (1993) - Derek Perkins
1993
South of Sunset (TV Series) as
Jonas Cooper
- Family Affair (1993) - Jonas Cooper
1991
Red Dwarf (TV Series) as
Simulant
- Justice (1991) - Simulant
1991
El C.I.D. (TV Series) as
Brian
- In the Rough (1991) - Brian
1990
Cluedo (TV Series) as
Mr. Hall
- Deadly Disco (1990) - Mr. Hall
1990
Colin's Sandwich (TV Series) as
Alan Hunter
- Night Thoughts (1990) - Alan Hunter
- Zanzibar (1990) - Alan Hunter
- A Bit Whiffy (1990) - Alan Hunter
1989
Boon (TV Series) as
Gerry Anscomb
- Walking Off Air (1989) - Gerry Anscomb
1989
Casino (Short) as
Julien
1983
Bergerac (TV Series) as
Gravel Beresford / Hardaker
- Retirement Plan (1988) - Gravel Beresford
- A Miracle Every Week (1983) - Hardaker
1988
Tales of the Unexpected (TV Series) as
Ken Johnson
- The Dead Don't Steal (1988) - Ken Johnson
1988
Windmills of the Gods (TV Mini Series)
- Episode #1.2 (1988)
- Episode #1.1 (1988)
1985
Claudia as
Howard
1985
Running Out of Luck
1985
Lifeforce as
Derebridge
1985
A.D. (TV Mini Series) as
Burrus / Roman Officer
- Part 5 (1985) - Burrus
- Part 4 (1985) - Burrus
- Part 3 (1985) - Roman Officer (uncredited)
- Part 1 (1985) - Roman Officer (uncredited)
1984
Alas Smith & Jones (TV Series)
- Police Chiropodist. (1984)
1983
Video Stars (TV Movie) as
Bob Surge
1983
Nelly's Version (TV Movie) as
Insp. Leach
1983
Spooky (TV Series) as
Danny Roberts
- The Danny Roberts Show (1983) - Danny Roberts
1982
The Young Ones (TV Series) as
Dr. Jim Morrison
- Interesting (1982) - Dr. Jim Morrison
1976
Play for Today (TV Series) as
Terry / John Arnott / Police Constable Wilding
- Sorry (1981) - Terry
- Thicker Than Water (1980) - John Arnott
- A Story to Frighten the Children (1976) - Police Constable Wilding
1980
Life for Christine (TV Movie) as
Colin
1980
Hammer House of Horror (TV Series) as
William
- The House That Bled to Death (1980) - William
1978
Hazell (TV Series) as
James Hazell
- Hazell and the Public Enemy (1979) - James Hazell
- Hazell and the Greasy Gunners (1979) - James Hazell
- Hazell Gets the Part (1979) - James Hazell
- Hazell and the Happy Couple (1979) - James Hazell
- Hazell and Hyde (1979) - James Hazell
- Hazell and the Suffolk Ghost (1979) - James Hazell
- Hazell and the Big Sleep (1979) - James Hazell
- Hazell Gets the Bird (1979) - James Hazell
- Hazell Gets the Boot (1979) - James Hazell
- Hazell Bangs the Drum (1979) - James Hazell
- Hazell and the Deptford Virgin (1979) - James Hazell
- Hazell and the Baker Street Sleuth (1979) - James Hazell
- Hazell and the Maltese Vulture (1978) - James Hazell
- Hazell Works for Nothing (1978) - James Hazell
- Hazell and the Weekend Man (1978) - James Hazell
- Hazell Goes to the Dogs (1978) - James Hazell
- Hazell and the Rubber-Heel Brigade (1978) - James Hazell
- Hazell Meets the First Eleven (1978) - James Hazell
- Hazell Settles the Accounts (1978) - James Hazell
- Hazell and the Walking Blur (1978) - James Hazell
- Hazell Pays a Debt (1978) - James Hazell
- Hazell Plays Solomon (1978) - James Hazell
1978
Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? as
Skeffington
1976
Crown Court (TV Series) as
Det. Sgt. Jeffrey Lent
- Lola: Part 3 (1976) - Det. Sgt. Jeffrey Lent
- Lola: Part 2 (1976) - Det. Sgt. Jeffrey Lent
- Lola: Part 1 (1976) - Det. Sgt. Jeffrey Lent
1976
The Crezz (TV Series) as
Colin Pitman
- Pitman's Folly (1976) - Colin Pitman
- A Flash of Inspiration (1976) - Colin Pitman
- The Battle of Harvey Street (1976) - Colin Pitman
- The Spanish Succession (1976) - Colin Pitman
- The Longest Day (1976) - Colin Pitman
1976
Rogue Male (TV Movie) as
2nd Seaman
1976
BBC Play of the Month (TV Series) as
James Vane
- The Picture of Dorian Gray (1976) - James Vane
1976
Couples (TV Series) as
Mr. Minter
- Episode #1.78 (1976) - Mr. Minter
- Episode #1.77 (1976) - Mr. Minter
- Episode #1.76 (1976) - Mr. Minter
- Episode #1.75 (1976) - Mr. Minter
- Episode #1.74 (1976) - Mr. Minter
- Episode #1.73 (1976) - Mr. Minter
1975
Softly Softly: Task Force (TV Series) as
Andrews
- Protection (1975) - Andrews
1975
Overlord as
Arthur
1972
ITV Saturday Night Theatre (TV Series) as
Geoff
- Ben Spray (1972) - Geoff
1971
Jamie (TV Series) as
Edward Bruce
- Ettercap (1971) - Edward Bruce
1970
From a Bird's Eye View (TV Series) as
Jack Desmond
- Nobody Sleeps on a Honeymoon (1970) - Jack Desmond
1970
The Black Tulip (TV Mini Series) as
Captain Tilley
- Episode #1.6 (1970) - Captain Tilley
- Episode #1.3 (1970) - Captain Tilley
- Episode #1.2 (1970) - Captain Tilley
1970
Confession (TV Series) as
Karl
- Just as the Sun Was Rising (1970) - Karl
1970
Coronation Street (TV Series) as
Spider Smart
- Episode #1.960 (1970) - Spider Smart
1969
The Gold Robbers (TV Mini Series) as
Terry Cradock
- The Kill (1969) - Terry Cradock
- The Arrangement (1969) - Terry Cradock
- Dog Eat Dog (1969) - Terry Cradock
1969
The Elusive Pimpernel (TV Mini Series) as
Philinte
- The Dauphin in the Tower (1969) - Philinte
1969
ITV Playhouse (TV Series) as
Philip
- Murder: Nobody Knows (1969) - Philip
1968
Mr. Rose (TV Series) as
Francis - Young Guardsman
- Free and Easy (1968) - Francis - Young Guardsman
1968
The Gunpowder Plot (TV Movie documentary) as
Sir Everard Digby
1968
Z Cars (TV Series) as
Despatch Rider
- Punch-Up: Part 2 (1968) - Despatch Rider
1964
Crossroads (TV Series) as
Ray Coppins
Producer
2012
Fifteen (associate producer)
Self
2013
Cannon Fodder: The Making of Lifeforce (Video documentary) as
Self
2005
Car Cruzin' (TV Series documentary) as
Self
2002
Christmas Under Fire (TV Movie documentary) as
Self - Reader (voice)
1990
No One Likes Us, We Don't Care (TV Movie documentary) as
Narrator
1985
Wogan (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #5.98 (1985) - Self
1983
Comic Roots (TV Series) as
Self
- Alexei Sayle (1983) - Self
1981
The Pyramid Game (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.8 (1981) - Self
1979
Star Games (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 4 December 1979 (1979) - Self
References
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