Tommy Cannon
Biography
Tommy Cannon works in acting. Born June 27, 1938 in Oldham, Lancashire, England. Archytele tracks 30 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
30 titles- Finding Emily (2026) as Bottle Opener Guy
- Rik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And Unseen (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story (2020) as Presenter/Narrator
- Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule (2017) as Self
- Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) as Self - Participant
- Celebrity Coach Trip (2010) as Self
- Not Going Out (2006) as Vicar
- Legends (2006) as Self
- The Story of Light Entertainment (2006) as Self
- Turtles (2006) as Turtle (voice)
- Quails Quest: Its a Boy! (2005)
- Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy (2005)
- I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2002) as Self
- Rex the Runt (1998) as Tiddles (voice)
- Ready, Steady, Cook (1994) as Self - Contestant
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self
- Plaza Patrol (1991) as Bernard Cooney
- Mr. H Is Late (1988)
- The Best of Cannon & Ball (1985) as Self
- The Best of Cannon & Ball (1985) Writer
- Surprise, Surprise (1984) as Self
- The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982) as Self
- The Boys in Blue (1982) as Sergeant Tommy Cannon
- Cannon And Ball (1979)
- The Cannon & Ball Show (1979) as Self
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- Last of the Summer Wine (1973) as Man in Boat
- Last of the Summer Wine (1973) as Canal Enthusiast
- Last of the Summer Wine (1973) as Cliff
- Opportunity Knocks (1956)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tommy Cannon best known for?
Tommy Cannon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Finding Emily (2026), Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011), Killers (2010), Not Going Out (2006).
When and where was Tommy Cannon born?
Tommy Cannon was born on June 27, 1938 in Oldham, Lancashire, England.
How many credits does Tommy Cannon have?
Tommy Cannon has accumulated over 30 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2026.
What is Tommy Cannon's background in cinema and television?
Oldham born comedian, Tommy Cannon (real name Thomas Derbyshire), is perhaps best known for his comic partnership with Bobby Ball. As the straight man to Ball, the pair enjoyed great success in the 1980s and continue to perform sporadically together to this day. Like Ball, Cannon has ventured into solo acting with seve...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self — aged about 55
- Not Going Out (2006) as Vicar — aged about 68
- The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982) as Self — aged about 44
- Last of the Summer Wine (1973) as Man in Boat — aged about 35
- Last of the Summer Wine (1973) as Canal Enthusiast — aged about 35
- Last of the Summer Wine (1973) as Cliff — aged about 35
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