John Cannon

John Cannon

1938-05-22

Biography

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.

Also appears in

Star Wars

Star Wars

8.2

The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back

8.4

Return of the Jedi

Return of the Jedi

7.9

Superman II

Superman II

6.7

An American Werewolf in London

An American Werewolf in London

7.4

Outland

Outland

6.4

Defence of the Realm

Defence of the Realm

6.5

S.O.S. Titanic

S.O.S. Titanic

5.9

The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus

The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus

4.0

Out of Town

Out of Town

6.0

Burning an Illusion

Burning an Illusion

5.2