John Cannon

John Cannon

Known For

Star Wars

Biography

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.

Movies Featuring John Cannon

Out of Town

Out of Town (1988)

as Lorry Driver
Defence of the Realm

Defence of the Realm (1986)

as Greenmont Detention Centre Officer
Return of the Jedi

Return of the Jedi (1983)

as Stormtrooper (uncredited)
Outland

Outland (1981)

as Barman (uncredited)
Superman II

Superman II (1980)

as Prison Inmate (uncredited)
The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

as Holographic Imperial Officer (uncredited)
S.O.S. Titanic

S.O.S. Titanic (1980)

as Man Trying to Storm Lifeboat (uncredited)
Star Wars

Star Wars (1977)

as Stormtrooper (uncredited)