Person file · Acting
Esma Cannon
Born 1905-12-27Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
What's a Carry On?Bridget Madderley (archive footage) (uncredited)That's Carry On!Miss Cooling / Bridget Madderley (archive footage)Hide and SeekTea LadyCarry On CabbyFlo SimsWe Joined the NavyConsul's WifeNurse on WheelsMrs. JonesThe Fast LadyLady on Zebra CrossingOn the BeatMrs. TimmsIn the DoghouseMrs. RaikesCarry On CruisingBridget MadderleyOver the OddsAliceWhat a Carve Up!Aunt EmilyRaising the WindMrs. DeevensCarry On RegardlessMiss CoolingNo KiddingDistrict NurseDoctor in LoveRafia Woman (uncredited)Carry On ConstableDeaf Old LadyThe Flesh and the FiendsAggieInn for TroubleDollyExpresso BongoNightclub CleanerI'm All Right JackSpencerJack the RipperNellyFurther Up the CreekMaudie LovelaceThree Men in a BoatMeek Woman (Maze)