John Cannon
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 (22 titles)
8.0MovieOut of Town
Lorry Driver · 1988
6.5MovieDefence of the Realm
Greenmont Detention Centre Officer · 1986
8.2ShowSherlock Holmes
Rough · 1984
7.9MovieReturn of the Jedi
Stormtrooper (uncredited) · 1983
7.0ShowBeau Geste
Legionnaire · 1982
6.1MovieBurning an Illusion
Prison Warder · 1981
7.4MovieAn American Werewolf in London
Villager (uncredited) · 1981
6.4MovieOutland
Barman (uncredited) · 1981
6.8MovieSuperman II
Prison Inmate (uncredited) · 1980
8.4MovieThe Empire Strikes Back
Holographic Imperial Officer (uncredited) · 1980
Buccaneer
Ted · 1980
8.0ShowCribb
Second Rough · 1980
6.0MovieS.O.S. Titanic
Man Trying to Storm Lifeboat (uncredited) · 1980
Breakaway
PC Spiers · 1980
7.7ShowShoestring
Man in Betting Shop · 1979
5.5MovieDoctor Who: The Armageddon Factor
Guard · 1979
7.7ShowSecret Army
Belgian · 1977
8.2MovieStar Wars
Stormtrooper (uncredited) · 1977
7.6MovieDoctor Who: The Hand of Fear
Elgin · 1976
6.7ShowHow Green Was My Valley
Miner (uncredited) · 1975
7.9ShowDoctor Who
Elgin · 1963
4.0MovieThe Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
Self - Announcer (voice) · 1952