John Cannon
Acting1938
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.
Known For
Acting History
1988
Out of Town
as Lorry Driver
1986
Defence of the Realm
as Greenmont Detention Centre Officer
1984
Sherlock Holmes
TVas Rough• 1 eps
1983
Return of the Jedi
as Stormtrooper (uncredited)
1981
Outland
as Barman (uncredited)
Burning an Illusion
as Prison Warder
An American Werewolf in London
as Villager (uncredited)
1980
The Empire Strikes Back
as Holographic Imperial Officer (uncredited)
S.O.S. Titanic
as Man Trying to Storm Lifeboat (uncredited)
Superman II
as Prison Inmate (uncredited)
Breakaway
TVas PC Spiers
Buccaneer
TVas Ted
1979
Shoestring
TVas Man in Betting Shop• 1 eps
1977
Star Wars
as Stormtrooper (uncredited)
Secret Army
TVas Belgian• 1 eps
1976
Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear
as Elgin
1975
How Green Was My Valley
TVas Miner (uncredited)
1963
Doctor Who
TVas Elgin / Guard
1952
The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
as Self - Announcer (voice)