John Cannon

Actor

Born: May 22, 1938 (82 years old)

Died: September 20, 2020

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.

Filmography (13)

• Return of the Jedi (1983, ★ 7.9)
• Star Wars (1977, ★ 8.2)
• The Empire Strikes Back (1980, ★ 8.4)
• Superman II (1980, ★ 6.8)
• Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear (1976, ★ 7.6)
• An American Werewolf in London (1981, ★ 7.4)
• Doctor Who (1963, ★ 7.9)
• Secret Army (1977, ★ 7.5)
• Sherlock Holmes (1984, ★ 8.2)
• Defence of the Realm (1986, ★ 6.4)
• S.O.S. Titanic (1980, ★ 5.9)
• Outland (1981, ★ 6.4)
• Burning an Illusion (1981, ★ 5.8)