John Cannon
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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- Born:
- May 22, 1938
- Movie/TV Credits:
- 24
- First Appeared:
- In the movie Anchors Aweigh 1945-08-13
- Latest Project:
- Movie Hacksaw Ridge 2016-10-07
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | Hacksaw Ridge | Corporal Cannon | 2016-10-07 |
| Movie | Fire Creek | Paul Coldwell | 2006-05-08 |
| Movie | Out of Town | Lorry Driver | 1988-01-01 |
| Movie | Defence of the Realm | Greenmont Detention Centre Officer | 1986-05-09 |
| Series | Sherlock Holmes | Rough | 1984-04-24 |
| Movie | Return of the Jedi | Stormtrooper (uncredited) | 1983-05-25 |
| Movie | Outland | Barman (uncredited) | 1981-05-22 |
| Movie | An American Werewolf in London | Villager (uncredited) | 1981-08-21 |
| Movie | Burning an Illusion | Prison Warder | 1981-11-13 |
| Movie | The Empire Strikes Back | Holographic Imperial Officer (uncredited) | 1980-05-20 |
| Movie | S.O.S. Titanic | Man Trying to Storm Lifeboat (uncredited) | 1980-02-29 |
| Movie | Superman II | Prison Inmate (uncredited) | 1980-12-11 |
| Movie | Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor | Guard | 1979-02-24 |
| Movie | Star Wars | Stormtrooper (uncredited) | 1977-05-25 |
| Series | Secret Army | Belgian | 1977-09-07 |
| Movie | Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear | Elgin | 1976-10-23 |
| Movie | Brannigan | Policeman getting into car (uncredited) | 1975-03-21 |
| Movie | Sleeper | Various Voice-Overs (voice, uncredited) | 1973-12-17 |
| Series | Doctor Who | Guard | 1963-11-23 |
| Movie | Twelve Angry Men | Self - Announcer (voice) | 1954-09-20 |
| Movie | The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus | Self - Announcer (voice) | 1952-12-22 |
| Movie | Command Decision | Officer (uncredited) | 1948-12-23 |
| Series | Studio One | 1948-11-07 | |
| Movie | Anchors Aweigh | Sailor (uncredited) | 1945-08-13 |