Tommy Cannon
Known for Acting · 26 credits
- Born
- 1938-06-27 (age 87)
- 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
TV Shows (18)
Ready, Steady, Cook
1994
as Self - Contestant
Last of the Summer Wine
1973
as Canal Enthusiast / Man in Boat / Cliff
An Audience with...
1978
as Self
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
2011
as Self - Participant
Not Going Out
2006
as Vicar
Opportunity Knocks
1956
Shooting Stars
1993
as Self
Legends
2006
as Self
Surprise, Surprise
1984
as Self
The Kenny Everett Television Show
1982
as Self
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
2002
as Self
Rex the Runt
1998
as Tiddles (voice)
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
2017
as Self
Celebrity Coach Trip
2010
as Self
The Cannon & Ball Show
1979
as Self
The Story of Light Entertainment
2006
as Self
Cannon And Ball
1979
Plaza Patrol
1991
as Bernard Cooney
Movies (8)
Finding Emily
2026
as Bottle Opener Guy
The Boys in Blue
1982
as Sergeant Tommy Cannon
Mr. H Is Late
1988
Quails Quest: Its a Boy!
2005
The Best of Cannon & Ball
1985
as Self
Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story
2020
as Presenter/Narrator
Turtles
2006
as Turtle (voice)
Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy
2005
About Tommy Cannon
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. With 26 credits spanning from 1956 to 2026, Tommy Cannon has appeared in 8 films and 18 TV shows.
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Most Popular Tommy Cannon Movies
- Finding Emily (2026) — as Bottle Opener Guy
- The Boys in Blue (1982) — as Sergeant Tommy Cannon
- Mr. H Is Late (1988)
- Quails Quest: Its a Boy! (2005)
- The Best of Cannon & Ball (1985) — as Self
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