Tommy Cannon
Acting
June 27, 1938
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.
Movies
TV Shows
Ready, Steady, Cook
1994
Not Going Out
2006
Last of the Summer Wine
1973
Last of the Summer Wine
1973
Last of the Summer Wine
1973
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
2011
An Audience with...
1978
Opportunity Knocks
1956
Shooting Stars
1993
Legends
2006
Surprise, Surprise
1984
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
2017
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
2002
Celebrity Coach Trip
2010
The Kenny Everett Television Show
1982
The Cannon & Ball Show
1979
Rex the Runt
1998
The Story of Light Entertainment
2006
Cannon And Ball
1979
Plaza Patrol
1991