John Cannon
- Born
- May 22, 1938
- Died
- September 20, 2020 (82 years old)
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.
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Known for
Filmography
- 1988Out of TownFilm · Lorry Driver
- 1986Defence of the RealmFilm · Greenmont Detention Centre Officer★ 6.4
- 1984Sherlock HolmesSeries · Rough★ 8.2
- 1983Return of the JediFilm · Stormtrooper (uncredited)★ 7.9
- 1982Beau GesteSeries · Legionnaire
- 1981Burning an IllusionFilm · Prison Warder
- 1981An American Werewolf in LondonFilm · Villager (uncredited)★ 7.4
- 1981OutlandFilm · Barman (uncredited)★ 6.4
- 1980Superman IIFilm · Prison Inmate (uncredited)★ 6.8
- 1980The Empire Strikes BackFilm · Holographic Imperial Officer (uncredited)★ 8.4
- 1980BuccaneerBuccaneerSeries · Ted
- 1980CribbSeries · Second Rough
- 1980S.O.S. TitanicFilm · Man Trying to Storm Lifeboat (uncredited)★ 6.0
- 1980BreakawayBreakawaySeries · PC Spiers
- 1979ShoestringSeries · Man in Betting Shop
- 1979Doctor Who: The Armageddon FactorFilm · Guard
- 1977Secret ArmySeries · Belgian
- 1977Star WarsFilm · Stormtrooper (uncredited)★ 8.2
- 1976Doctor Who: The Hand of FearFilm · Elgin
- 1975How Green Was My ValleySeries · Miner (uncredited)
- 1963Doctor WhoSeries · Elgin, Guard★ 7.9
- 1952The Play of the Nativity of the Child JesusFilm · Self - Announcer (voice)
