Esma Cannon

Born: 1905-12-27

Birthplace: Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Esma Ellen Charlotte Littman, credited as Esme or Esma Cannon, was a diminutive (4 feet 7 inches) Australian-born character actress and comedian, who moved to Britain in the early 1930s. Although she frequently appeared on television in her latter years, Cannon is best known as a film actress, with a lengthy career in British productions from the 1930s to the 1950s.

Known For

Last Holiday
We Serve
Marry Me
The Way Ahead
What a Carve Up!
A Canterbury Tale
We Joined the Navy
Carry On Constable
I'm All Right Jack
Fanny by Gaslight

Top Movie Credits

Marry Me Pleasant Little Woman (uncredited)
The Way Ahead Mrs. Ted Brewer
We Joined the Navy Consul's Wife
Carry On Constable Deaf Old Lady
Fanny by Gaslight Maid (uncredited)