About
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
Out of Town1988 · Lorry Driver
Defence of the Realm1986 · Greenmont Detention Centre Officer
Return of the Jedi1983 · Stormtrooper (uncredited)
Burning an Illusion1981 · Prison Warder
An American Werewolf in London1981 · Villager (uncredited)
Outland1981 · Barman (uncredited)
Superman II1980 · Prison Inmate (uncredited)
The Empire Strikes Back1980 · Holographic Imperial Officer (uncredited)
S.O.S. Titanic1980 · Man Trying to Storm Lifeboat (uncredited)
Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor1979 · Guard
Star Wars1977 · Stormtrooper (uncredited)
Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear1976 · Elgin
The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus1952 · Self - Announcer (voice)