John Cannon
Birthday: 1938-05-22 | Place of Birth: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
Acting
Year
Title
Role
1981
Burning an Illusion
as Prison Warder
1979
Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor
as Guard
1976
Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear
as Elgin
1952
The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
as Self - Announcer (voice)
