6.9
Movie
Acting
Tommy Cannon
- Born
- (age 88)
- Birthplace
- Oldham, Lancashire, England
- Credits
- 27 titles
Biography
Oldham born comedian, Tommy Cannon (real name Thomas Derbyshire), is perhaps best known for his comic partnership with Bobby Ball. As the straight man to Ball, the pair enjoyed great success in the 1980s and continue to perform sporadically together to this day. Like Ball, Cannon has ventured into solo acting with several stage performances and a semi regular role in TV's Doctors. In 2017 it was announced that Cannon was declared bankrupt.
Signature work
Known For
6.9
Movie
7.5
TV
Not Going Out
7.2
TV
Last of the Summer Wine
5.5
Movie
The Boys in Blue
7.0
Movie
Mr. H Is Late
7.6
TV
Rex the Runt
6.0
TV
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
6.3
TV
Cannon And Ball
3.5
Movie
Quails Quest: Its a Boy!
5.5
TV
Plaza Patrol
8.0
TV
Ready, Steady, Cook
Movie
Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story
TV
Opportunity Knocks
Movie
The Best of Cannon & Ball
Acting credits 27
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And Unseen Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2026 | Finding Emily Film | Bottle Opener Guy |
| 2020 | Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story Film | Presenter/Narrator |
| 2017 | Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Celebrity Antiques Road Trip TV | Self - Participant (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Celebrity Coach Trip TV | Self (15 ep) |
| 2006 | Legends TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 2006 | Not Going Out TV | Vicar (1 ep) |
| 2006 | The Story of Light Entertainment TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2006 | Turtles Film | Turtle (voice) |
| 2005 | Quails Quest: Its a Boy! Film | |
| 2005 | Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy Film | |
| 2002 | I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! TV | Self (5 ep) |
| 1998 | Rex the Runt TV | Tiddles (voice) (1 ep) |
| 1994 | Ready, Steady, Cook TV | Self - Contestant (1 ep) |
| 1993 | Shooting Stars TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1991 | Plaza Patrol TV | Bernard Cooney (6 ep) |
| 1988 | Mr. H Is Late Film | |
| 1985 | The Best of Cannon & Ball Film | Self |
| 1984 | Surprise, Surprise TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1982 | The Boys in Blue Film | Sergeant Tommy Cannon |
| 1982 | The Kenny Everett Television Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1979 | Cannon And Ball TV | (57 ep) |
| 1979 | The Cannon & Ball Show TV | Self (47 ep) |
| 1978 | An Audience with... TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1973 | Last of the Summer Wine TV | Canal Enthusiast, Man in Boat, Cliff (1 ep) |
| 1956 | Opportunity Knocks TV | (1 ep) |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | The Best of Cannon & Ball Film | Writer |