John Cannon

John Cannon (82)

1938-05-22 - 2020-09-20 |

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.

On Movies

  • Out of Town
  • Defence of the Realm
  • Return of the Jedi
  • Burning an Illusion
  • An American Werewolf in London
  • Outland
  • Superman II
  • The Empire Strikes Back
  • S.O.S. Titanic
  • Star Wars
  • The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus

On Series

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