John Cannon
Known for ActingBorn 1938-05-22 — died 2020-09-20
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 · as Stormtrooper (uncredited)
The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · as Holographic Imperial Officer (uncredited)
Return of the Jedi
1983 · as Stormtrooper (uncredited)
Superman II
1980 · as Prison Inmate (uncredited)
An American Werewolf in London
1981 · as Villager (uncredited)
Outland
1981 · as Barman (uncredited)
S.O.S. Titanic
1980 · as Man Trying to Storm Lifeboat (uncredited)
Defence of the Realm
1986 · as Greenmont Detention Centre Officer
Burning an Illusion
1981 · as Prison Warder
Out of Town
1988 · as Lorry Driver
Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor
1979 · as Guard
Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear
1976 · as Elgin
The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
1952 · as Self - Announcer (voice)