Tommy Cannon
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
Jun 27, 1938 (88 years old)
Place of Birth
Oldham, Lancashire, England
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.
Known For
| 2020 | Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball StoryPresenter/Narrator | |
| 2017 | Harry Hill's Alien Fun CapsuleSelf | |
| 2011 | Celebrity Antiques Road TripSelf - Participant | |
| 2010 | Celebrity Coach TripSelf | |
| 2006 | TurtlesTurtle (voice) | |
| 2006 | The Story of Light EntertainmentSelf | |
| 2006 | LegendsSelf | |
| 2006 | Not Going OutVicar | |
| 2005 | Quails Quest: Its a Boy! | |
| 2005 | Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy | |
| 2002 | I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!Self | |
| 1998 | Rex the RuntTiddles (voice) | |
| 1994 | Ready, Steady, CookSelf - Contestant | |
| 1993 | Shooting StarsSelf | |
| 1991 | Plaza PatrolBernard Cooney | |
| 1988 | Mr. H Is Late | |
| 1985 | The Best of Cannon & BallSelf | |
| 1984 | Surprise, SurpriseSelf | |
| 1982 | The Boys in BlueSergeant Tommy Cannon | |
| 1982 | The Kenny Everett Television ShowSelf | |
| 1979 | Cannon And Ball | |
| 1979 | The Cannon & Ball ShowSelf | |
| 1978 | An Audience with...Self | |
| 1973 | Last of the Summer WineMan in Boat | |
| 1973 | Last of the Summer WineCanal Enthusiast | |
| 1973 | Last of the Summer WineCliff | |
| 1956 | Opportunity Knocks |
| 1985 | The Best of Cannon & BallWriter |