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.
Known For
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
28
Gender
Male
Birthday
1938-06-27 (87 years old)
Place of Birth
Oldham, Lancashire, England
Acting
2020
Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story as Presenter/Narrator2017
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule as Self2011
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip as Self - Participant2010
Celebrity Coach Trip as Self2006
Not Going Out as Vicar2006
Legends as Self2006
The Story of Light Entertainment as Self2006
Turtles as Turtle (voice)2005
Quails Quest: Its a Boy! as Not available2005
Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy as Not available2002
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! as Self1998
Rex the Runt as Tiddles (voice)1994
Ready, Steady, Cook as Self - Contestant1993
Shooting Stars as Self1991
Plaza Patrol as Bernard Cooney1988
Mr. H Is Late as Not available1985
The Best of Cannon & Ball as Self1984
Surprise, Surprise as Self1982
The Kenny Everett Television Show as Self1982
The Boys in Blue as Sergeant Tommy Cannon1979
The Cannon & Ball Show as Self1979
Cannon And Ball as Not available1978
An Audience with... as Self1973
Last of the Summer Wine as Man in Boat1973
Last of the Summer Wine as Canal Enthusiast1973
Last of the Summer Wine as Cliff1956
Opportunity Knocks as Not availableCrew
1985
The Best of Cannon & Ball Writer