Tommy Cannon
Biography
Oldham born comedian, Tommy Cannon (real name Thomas Derbyshire), is perhaps best known for his comic partnership with Bobby Ball. As the straight man to Ball, the pair enjoyed great success in the 1980s and continue to perform sporadically together to this day. Like Ball, Cannon has ventured into solo acting with several stage performances and a semi regular role in TV's Doctors. In 2017 it was announced that Cannon was declared bankrupt.
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Known For
Acting History
2020
Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story as Presenter/Narrator
2017Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule as Self
2011Celebrity Antiques Road Trip as Self - Participant
2010Celebrity Coach Trip as Self
2006Legends as Self
2006Not Going Out as Vicar
2006The Story of Light Entertainment as Self
2006Turtles as Turtle (voice)
2005Quails Quest: Its a Boy!
2005Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy
2002I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! as Self
1998Rex the Runt as Tiddles (voice)
1994Ready, Steady, Cook as Self - Contestant
1993Shooting Stars as Self
1991Plaza Patrol as Bernard Cooney
1988Mr. H Is Late
1985The Best of Cannon & Ball as Self
1984Surprise, Surprise as Self
1982The Boys in Blue as Sergeant Tommy Cannon
1982The Kenny Everett Television Show as Self
1979The Cannon & Ball Show as Self
1979Cannon And Ball
1978An Audience with... as Self
1973Last of the Summer Wine as Canal Enthusiast
1973Last of the Summer Wine as Man in Boat
1973Last of the Summer Wine as Cliff
1956Opportunity Knocks