
John Cannon
Acting
Born 1938-05-22
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
1977 · Movie

The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · Movie

Return of the Jedi
1983 · Movie

Superman II
1980 · Movie

An American Werewolf in London
1981 · Movie

Outland
1981 · Movie

Defence of the Realm
1986 · Movie

Out of Town
1988 · Movie

S.O.S. Titanic
1980 · Movie

Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear
1976 · Movie

Burning an Illusion
1981 · Movie

Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor
1979 · Movie

The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
1952 · Movie