Nicholas Ball

Nicholas Ball (John Nicholas Ball, b. 11 April 1946) is a British actor, best known for playing the title role in the television series Hazell (first shown 16 January 1978).

He also played a role in EastEnders between 2007 and 2009, and also starred in S5 of Footballers' Wives and in both series of Footballers' Wives: Extra Time. He has also had minor roles in Casualty, Jonathan Creek and Bergerac.

He was married to comedian and actress Pamela Stephenson until she left him for Billy Connolly.