Person file · Acting
John Cannon
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Out of TownLorry DriverDefence of the RealmGreenmont Detention Centre OfficerReturn of the JediStormtrooper (uncredited)Burning an IllusionPrison WarderAn American Werewolf in LondonVillager (uncredited)OutlandBarman (uncredited)Superman IIPrison Inmate (uncredited)The Empire Strikes BackHolographic Imperial Officer (uncredited)S.O.S. TitanicMan Trying to Storm Lifeboat (uncredited)Doctor Who: The Armageddon FactorGuardStar WarsStormtrooper (uncredited)Doctor Who: The Hand of FearElginThe Play of the Nativity of the Child JesusSelf - Announcer (voice)