Acting
Tommy Cannon
Born 1938-06-27
Oldham, Lancashire, England
Department: Acting
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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Tommy Cannon
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Ready, Steady, Cook
1994
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Opportunity Knocks
1956
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Finding Emily
2026
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Last of the Summer Wine
1973
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Not Going Out
2006
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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
2011
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An Audience with...
1978
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I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
2002
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Shooting Stars
1993
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Legends
2006
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (30 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Rik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And Unseen | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2026 |
 | Finding Emily | Bottle Opener Guy | Movie | 2026 |
 | Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story | Presenter/Narrator | Movie | 2020 |
 | Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule | Self | TV Series | 2017 |
 | Celebrity Antiques Road Trip | Self - Participant | TV Series | 2011 |
 | Celebrity Coach Trip | Self | TV Series | 2010 |
 | Legends | Self | TV Series | 2006 |
 | Not Going Out | Vicar | TV Series | 2006 |
 | The Story of Light Entertainment | Self | TV Series | 2006 |
| Turtles | Turtle (voice) | Movie | 2006 | |
 | Quails Quest: Its a Boy! | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2005 |
| Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2005 | |
 | I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! | Self | TV Series | 2002 |
 | Rex the Runt | Tiddles (voice) | TV Series | 1998 |
 | Ready, Steady, Cook | Self - Contestant | TV Series | 1994 |
 | Shooting Stars | Self | TV Series | 1993 |
 | Plaza Patrol | Bernard Cooney | TV Series | 1991 |
 | Mr. H Is Late | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1988 |
 | The Best of Cannon & Ball | Self | Movie | 1985 |
| The Best of Cannon & Ball | Writer | Movie | 1985 |
 | Surprise, Surprise | Self | TV Series | 1984 |
 | The Boys in Blue | Sergeant Tommy Cannon | Movie | 1982 |
 | The Kenny Everett Television Show | Self | TV Series | 1982 |
 | Cannon And Ball | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1979 |
 | The Cannon & Ball Show | Self | TV Series | 1979 |
 | An Audience with... | Self | TV Series | 1978 |
 | Last of the Summer Wine | Man in Boat | TV Series | 1973 |
| Last of the Summer Wine | Canal Enthusiast | TV Series | 1973 |
| Last of the Summer Wine | Cliff | TV Series | 1973 |
 | Opportunity Knocks | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1956 |