John Cannon

John Cannon

1938-05-22 – 2020-09-20 (age 82)
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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.

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Known For

Star Wars
Star Wars

1977

as Stormtrooper (uncredited)

The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back

1980

as Holographic Imperial Officer (uncredited)

Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi

1983

as Stormtrooper (uncredited)

An American Werewolf in London
An American Werewolf in London

1981

as Villager (uncredited)

Superman II
Superman II

1980

as Prison Inmate (uncredited)

Outland
Outland

1981

as Barman (uncredited)

S.O.S. Titanic
S.O.S. Titanic

1980

as Man Trying to Storm Lifeboat (uncredited)

Defence of the Realm
Defence of the Realm

1986

as Greenmont Detention Centre Officer

Burning an Illusion
Burning an Illusion

1981

as Prison Warder

Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear
The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus

1952

as Self - Announcer (voice)

Out of Town
Out of Town

1988

as Lorry Driver