Acting
John Cannon
Born 1938-05-22
Department: Acting
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.
Known For
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Star Wars
1977
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The Empire Strikes Back
1980
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Return of the Jedi
1983
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An American Werewolf in London
1981
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Superman II
1980
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Doctor Who
1963
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Outland
1981
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Sherlock Holmes
1984
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Secret Army
1977
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Shoestring
1979
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (23 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Out of Town | Lorry Driver | Movie | 1988 |
 | Defence of the Realm | Greenmont Detention Centre Officer | Movie | 1986 |
 | Sherlock Holmes | Rough | TV Series | 1984 |
 | Return of the Jedi | Stormtrooper (uncredited) | Movie | 1983 |
 | Beau Geste | Legionnaire | TV Series | 1982 |
 | Burning an Illusion | Prison Warder | Movie | 1981 |
 | An American Werewolf in London | Villager (uncredited) | Movie | 1981 |
 | Outland | Barman (uncredited) | Movie | 1981 |
 | Superman II | Prison Inmate (uncredited) | Movie | 1980 |
 | The Empire Strikes Back | Holographic Imperial Officer (uncredited) | Movie | 1980 |
| Buccaneer | Ted | TV Series | 1980 | |
 | Cribb | Second Rough | TV Series | 1980 |
 | S.O.S. Titanic | Man Trying to Storm Lifeboat (uncredited) | Movie | 1980 |
| Breakaway | PC Spiers | TV Series | 1980 | |
 | Shoestring | Man in Betting Shop | TV Series | 1979 |
 | Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor | Guard | Movie | 1979 |
 | Secret Army | Belgian | TV Series | 1977 |
 | Star Wars | Stormtrooper (uncredited) | Movie | 1977 |
 | Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear | Elgin | Movie | 1976 |
 | How Green Was My Valley | Miner (uncredited) | TV Series | 1975 |
 | Doctor Who | Elgin | TV Series | 1963 |
| Doctor Who | Guard | TV Series | 1963 |
 | The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus | Self - Announcer (voice) | Movie | 1952 |