Tommy Cannon
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/Narrator

2011

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip as Self - Participant

2006

Not Going Out as Vicar

2006

Legends as Self

2006

Turtles as Turtle (voice)

2005

Quails Quest: Its a Boy! as Not available

1998

Rex the Runt as Tiddles (voice)

1994

Ready, Steady, Cook as Self - Contestant

1993

Shooting Stars as Self

1991

Plaza Patrol as Bernard Cooney

1988

Mr. H Is Late as Not available

1984

Surprise, Surprise as Self

1982

The Boys in Blue as Sergeant Tommy Cannon

1979

Cannon And Ball as Not available

1978

An Audience with... as Self

1973

Last of the Summer Wine as Man in Boat

1973

Last of the Summer Wine as Canal Enthusiast

1956

Opportunity Knocks as Not available