7.9
TV
Acting
John Cannon
- Born
- Died
- (aged 82)
- Credits
- 22 titles
Biography
A British actor who worked predominantly in television, Cannon appeared in several Doctor Who (1974-1983) stories during the Jon Pertwee and Patrick Troughton eras, as well as numerous episodes of classic television shows such as Steptoe & Son, The Sweeney, Porridge and The Professionals. His other credits included Beau Geste (1982), The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984) and as a Stormtrooper in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Star Wars VI - Return of the Jedi and as a Holographic Imperial Officer in Star Wars Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back.
Signature work
Known For
7.9
TV
8.2
TV
Sherlock Holmes
6.3
Movie
Defence of the Realm
7.8
TV
Secret Army
7.8
Movie
Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear
6.0
Movie
Burning an Illusion
7.7
TV
Shoestring
8.0
TV
Cribb
5.5
Movie
Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor
8.0
Movie
Out of Town
7.0
TV
Beau Geste
4.0
Movie
The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
Acting credits 22
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Out of Town Film | Lorry Driver |
| 1986 | Defence of the Realm Film | Greenmont Detention Centre Officer |
| 1984 | Sherlock Holmes TV | Rough (1 ep) |
| 1983 | Return of the Jedi Film | Stormtrooper (uncredited) |
| 1982 | Beau Geste TV | Legionnaire (1 ep) |
| 1981 | Burning an Illusion Film | Prison Warder |
| 1981 | An American Werewolf in London Film | Villager (uncredited) |
| 1981 | Outland Film | Barman (uncredited) |
| 1980 | Superman II Film | Prison Inmate (uncredited) |
| 1980 | The Empire Strikes Back Film | Holographic Imperial Officer (uncredited) |
| 1980 | Buccaneer TV | Ted (1 ep) |
| 1980 | Cribb TV | Second Rough (1 ep) |
| 1980 | S.O.S. Titanic Film | Man Trying to Storm Lifeboat (uncredited) |
| 1980 | Breakaway TV | PC Spiers (1 ep) |
| 1979 | Shoestring TV | Man in Betting Shop (1 ep) |
| 1979 | Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor Film | Guard |
| 1977 | Secret Army TV | Belgian (1 ep) |
| 1977 | Star Wars Film | Stormtrooper (uncredited) |
| 1976 | Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear Film | Elgin |
| 1975 | How Green Was My Valley TV | Miner (uncredited) (1 ep) |
| 1963 | Doctor Who TV | Elgin, Guard (1 ep) |
| 1952 | The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus Film | Self - Announcer (voice) |