Fred Ball

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Fred Ball (Jul 17, 1915 – February 5, 2007) was an American movie studio executive, actor, and the brother of comedienne Lucille Ball.

Fred Ball was born on July 17, 1915 in Jamestown, New York, U.S.A. Fred was the brother to comedienne Lucille Ball. Fred wanted to take on acting like his sister. He started his career in 1978. Though he was at the age 63, he still wanted to act. He first co starred in a mini film called Pearl. Then guest starred in 9 episodes of Hawaii Five-O, as Brent Bronson. Then was on a film called The Paradise Connection as Mr. Goodman. In 1980, he wanted to go back on T.V. series. He guest starred in 2 episodes of The Jeffersons, as Ken Sanders. Then for a few years Fred decided to stay with his family in Jamestown. Then in 1986 he went back to acting in a T.V. movie called Blood and Orchids. Then Fred guest starred in 4 episodes of Magnum, P.I. and then in 2 episodes of Mama's Family. Then Fred got news in 1989 that his sister Lucille had died. During the 1990s Fred only guest starred in The Raven. In 2000 He guest starred in Baywatch. Also in 2000 he had retired from acting at the age of 85.

[edit] Death

On February 5, 2007, Fred Ball died of natural causes in Cottonwood, Arizona. He was 91.

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