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John Cannon

Acting Born May 22, 1938 Died Sep 20, 2020 23 credits
23
Total Credits
1988
37 Years Career Span
15
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Biography

John Cannon works in acting. Born May 22, 1938. Died September 20, 2020. Archytele tracks 23 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

Out of Town
Defence of the Realm
Sherlock Holmes
Return of the Jedi
Beau Geste
An American Werewolf in LondonOutlandBurning an Illusion
The Empire Strikes BackSuperman IICribbBuccaneerBreakaway
ShoestringDoctor Who: The Armageddon Factor
Star WarsSecret Army
Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear
How Green Was My Valley
Doctor WhoDoctor Who
The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus

Full Filmography

23 titles
  • Out of Town (1988) as Lorry Driver
  • Defence of the Realm (1986) as Greenmont Detention Centre Officer
  • Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Rough
  • Return of the Jedi (1983) as Stormtrooper (uncredited)
  • Beau Geste (1982) as Legionnaire
  • An American Werewolf in London (1981) as Villager (uncredited)
  • Outland (1981) as Barman (uncredited)
  • Burning an Illusion (1981) as Prison Warder
  • The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as Holographic Imperial Officer (uncredited)
  • Superman II (1980) as Prison Inmate (uncredited)
  • Cribb (1980) as Second Rough
  • Buccaneer (1980) as Ted
  • Breakaway (1980) as PC Spiers
  • S.O.S. Titanic (1980) as Man Trying to Storm Lifeboat (uncredited)
  • Shoestring (1979) as Man in Betting Shop
  • Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor (1979) as Guard
  • Star Wars (1977) as Stormtrooper (uncredited)
  • Secret Army (1977) as Belgian
  • Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear (1976) as Elgin
  • How Green Was My Valley (1975) as Miner (uncredited)
  • Doctor Who (1963) as Elgin
  • Doctor Who (1963) as Guard
  • The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus (1952) as Self - Announcer (voice)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is John Cannon best known for?

John Cannon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sherlock Holmes (1984), Return of the Jedi (1983), An American Werewolf in London (1981), Outland (1981).

When and where was John Cannon born?

John Cannon was born on May 22, 1938. They passed away on September 20, 2020.

How many credits does John Cannon have?

John Cannon has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 1988.

What is John Cannon's background in cinema and television?

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 Bea...