Paul 'Des' Ballard, 1982
Actors · March 9, 1982
Paul 'Des' Ballard
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Paul 'Des' Ballard is 44 years old, born March 9, 1982 in United Kingdom · Pisces.
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About
Paul 'Des' Ballard co-presented the children's show Diggit with Fearne Cotton from 1998 to 2002. Born in England in 1982, Ballard worked as a television presenter and stage actor. In 2021, he received consecutive prison sentences for causing deaths by dangerous driving and rape. A Pisces, Ballard's life path reflects the turbulent waters of consequence and transformation.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Paul Ballard, known professionally as 'Des', was a British television presenter and stage actor born in 1982. He gained recognition as co-presenter of Diggit, the Saturday morning children's programme he hosted alongside Fearne Cotton from 1998 until 2002. He departed the show shortly before its rebranding as Diggin' It. As an actor, Ballard worked across television and stage platforms. In August 2021, Ballard was sentenced to nine years in prison for causing the death of two people by dangerous driving. That October, he received an additional consecutive sentence of ten years for rape, threats to kill, and related offences. Born under Pisces, Ballard's life path number of 5 traditionally indicates cycles of change and consequence. His career trajectory—from mainstream children's television to criminal conviction—marks a stark rupture in public life.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Ballard worked as a stage actor before gaining television prominence. Limited biographical information about his early career or pre-fame years appears in available sources.
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Trivia
- Co-presented Diggit with Fearne Cotton for four years, 1998–2002.
- Left Diggit shortly before the show's relaunch as Diggin' It.
- Received consecutive sentences in 2021: nine years for causing deaths by dangerous driving, ten years for rape and threats to kill.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Paul 'Des' Ballard reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Paul 'Des' Ballard?
- Paul 'Des' Ballard is 44 years old (born March 9, 1982).
- When is Paul 'Des' Ballard's birthday?
- Paul 'Des' Ballard was born on March 9, 1982.
- What is Paul 'Des' Ballard's zodiac sign?
- Paul 'Des' Ballard is a Pisces, born March 9, 1982.
- What is Paul 'Des' Ballard's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Paul 'Des' Ballard was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Paul 'Des' Ballard from?
- Paul 'Des' Ballard is from United Kingdom.
- What does Paul 'Des' Ballard do?
- Paul 'Des' Ballard is a actor.
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