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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
Poster of Out of Town
Poster of Burning an Illusion
Poster of Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear
Poster of The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
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) 1980-12-12
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