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Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
May 22, 1938
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John Cannon
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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Out of Town | Lorry Driver |
| 1986 | Defence of the Realm | Greenmont Detention Centre Officer |
| 1983 | Return of the Jedi | Stormtrooper (uncredited) |
| 1981 | Outland | Barman (uncredited) |
| 1981 | An American Werewolf in London | Villager (uncredited) |
| 1981 | Burning an Illusion | Prison Warder |
| 1980 | Superman II | Prison Inmate (uncredited) |
| 1980 | S.O.S. Titanic | Man Trying to Storm Lifeboat (uncredited) |
| 1980 | The Empire Strikes Back | Holographic Imperial Officer (uncredited) |
| 1979 | Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor | Guard |
| 1977 | Star Wars | Stormtrooper (uncredited) |
| 1976 | Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear | Elgin |
| 1952 | The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus | Self - Announcer (voice) |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Sherlock Holmes | Rough |
| 1980 | Buccaneer | Ted |
| 1980 | Breakaway | PC Spiers |
| 1977 | Secret Army | Belgian |
| 1963 | Doctor Who | Elgin |
| 1963 | Doctor Who | Guard |