John Cannon

Born: 1938-05-22

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

Star Wars
The Empire Strikes Back
Return of the Jedi
An American Werewolf in London
Superman II
Outland
S.O.S. Titanic
Defence of the Realm
Burning an Illusion
Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear

Top Movie Credits

Star Wars Stormtrooper (uncredited)
The Empire Strikes Back Holographic Imperial Officer (uncredited)
Return of the Jedi Stormtrooper (uncredited)
An American Werewolf in London Villager (uncredited)
Superman II Prison Inmate (uncredited)
Outland Barman (uncredited)
S.O.S. Titanic Man Trying to Storm Lifeboat (uncredited)
Defence of the Realm Greenmont Detention Centre Officer
Burning an Illusion Prison Warder