John Cannon
Actor
Biography
A British actor who worked predominantly in television, Cannon appeared in several Doctor Who (1974-1983) stories during the Jon Pertwee and Patrick Troughton eras, as well as numerous episodes of classic television shows such as Steptoe & Son, The Sweeney, Porridge and The Professionals. His other credits included Beau Geste (1982), The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984) and as a Stormtrooper in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Star Wars VI - Return of the Jedi and as a Holographic Imperial Officer in Star Wars Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back.
Filmography
The Empire Strikes Back
as Holographic Imperial Officer (uncredited) 1980
Return of the Jedi
as Stormtrooper (uncredited) 1983
An American Werewolf in London
as Villager (uncredited) 1981
Superman II
as Prison Inmate (uncredited) 1980
Outland
as Barman (uncredited) 1981
S.O.S. Titanic
as Man Trying to Storm Lifeboat (uncredited) 1980
Defence of the Realm
as Greenmont Detention Centre Officer 1986
Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear
as Elgin 1976
Burning an Illusion
as Prison Warder 1981
Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor
as Guard 1979
The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
as Self - Announcer (voice) 1952