Acting · 1938
Tommy Cannon
Born Jun 27, 1938·88 years old·Oldham, Lancashire, England
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.
Filmography
27 titles- 2026
Finding EmilyBottle Opener Guy6.8Movie - 2026
Rik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And UnseenSelf (archive footage)Movie - 2020
Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball StoryPresenter/NarratorMovie - 2017
Harry Hill's Alien Fun CapsuleSelf8.0Show - 2011
Celebrity Antiques Road TripSelf - Participant6.0Show - 2010
Celebrity Coach TripSelf7.0Show - 2006
Not Going OutVicar7.4Show - 2006
LegendsSelf5.0Show - 2006
The Story of Light EntertainmentSelf5.0Show - 2006TurtlesTurtle (voice)Movie
- 2005
Quails Quest: Its a Boy!3.5Movie - 2005Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of ComedyMovie
- 2002
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!Self6.0Show - 1998
Rex the RuntTiddles (voice)7.6Show - 1994
Ready, Steady, CookSelf - Contestant8.0Show - 1993
Shooting StarsSelf7.7Show - 1991
Plaza PatrolBernard Cooney5.5Show - 1988
Mr. H Is Late7.0Movie - 1985
The Best of Cannon & BallSelfMovie - 1984
Surprise, SurpriseSelf5.7Show - 1982
The Kenny Everett Television ShowSelf7.3Show - 1982
The Boys in BlueSergeant Tommy Cannon5.5Movie - 1979
The Cannon & Ball ShowSelfShow - 1979
Cannon And Ball6.3Show - 1978
An Audience with...Self5.3Show - 1973
Last of the Summer WineCliff7.2Show - 1956
Opportunity KnocksShow