John Cannon

Actor
BirthdayMay 22, 1938 (82 years old)
DeathdaySep 20, 2020
GenderMale

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

Stormtrooper (uncredited)

May 25, 1977

Holographic Imperial Officer (uncredited)

May 20, 1980

Stormtrooper (uncredited)

May 25, 1983

Villager (uncredited)

Aug 21, 1981

Prison Inmate (uncredited)

Dec 12, 1980

Elgin, Guard

Nov 23, 1963

Barman (uncredited)

May 22, 1981

Rough

Apr 24, 1984

Man Trying to Storm Lifeboat (uncredited)

Feb 29, 1980

Greenmont Detention Centre Officer

May 9, 1986

Belgian

Sep 7, 1977

Elgin

Oct 23, 1976

Prison Warder

Nov 13, 1981

Self - Announcer (voice)

Dec 22, 1952

Lorry Driver

Jan 1, 1988

Stormtrooper (uncredited)

May 25, 1977

Holographic Imperial Officer (uncredited)

May 20, 1980

Stormtrooper (uncredited)

May 25, 1983

Villager (uncredited)

Aug 21, 1981

Prison Inmate (uncredited)

Dec 12, 1980

Elgin, Guard

Nov 23, 1963

Acting


Participated in 13 movies, 3 TV series

1988

Lorry Driver


1986

Greenmont Detention Centre Officer


1984


1983

Stormtrooper (uncredited)


1981

Prison Warder


1981

Villager (uncredited)


1981

Barman (uncredited)


1980

Prison Inmate (uncredited)


1980

Holographic Imperial Officer (uncredited)


1980

Man Trying to Storm Lifeboat (uncredited)


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