About
John Cannon
Overview
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
Acting |
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| 1988 | Out of Town | Actor | Lorry Driver | 59 Average |
| 1986 | Defence of the Realm | Actor | Greenmont Detention Centre Officer | 59 Average |
| 1983 | Return of the Jedi | Actor | Stormtrooper (uncredited) | 78 Good |
| 1981 | Burning an Illusion | Actor | Prison Warder | 58 Average |
| 1981 | An American Werewolf in London | Actor | Villager (uncredited) | 71 Good |
| 1981 | Outland | Actor | Barman (uncredited) | 61 Fair |
| 1980 | Superman II | Actor | Prison Inmate (uncredited) | 65 Fair |
| 1980 | The Empire Strikes Back | Actor | Holographic Imperial Officer (uncredited) | 83 Very good |
| 1980 | S.O.S. Titanic | Actor | Man Trying to Storm Lifeboat (uncredited) | 58 Average |
| 1979 | Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor | Actor | Guard | 58 Average |
| 1977 | Star Wars | Actor | Stormtrooper (uncredited) | 81 Very good |
| 1976 | Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear | Actor | Elgin | 59 Average |
| 1952 | The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus | Actor | Self - Announcer (voice) | 59 Average |