John Cannon
Acting
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.
Known for
1988Out of Town
Lorry Driver
1986Defence of the Realm
Greenmont Detention Centre Officer
1983Return of the Jedi
Stormtrooper (uncredited)
1981Outland
Barman (uncredited)
1981Burning an Illusion
Prison Warder
1981An American Werewolf in London
Villager (uncredited)
1980Superman II
Prison Inmate (uncredited)
1980S.O.S. Titanic
Man Trying to Storm Lifeboat (uncredited)
1980The Empire Strikes Back
Holographic Imperial Officer (uncredited)
1979Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor
Guard
1977Star Wars
Stormtrooper (uncredited)
1976Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear
Elgin
1952The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
Self - Announcer (voice)