Tommy Cannon
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
Opportunity Knocks
1956
Series
Ready, Steady, Cook
Self - Contestant
1994
Series
Last of the Summer Wine
Canal Enthusiast
1973
Series
Last of the Summer Wine
Man in Boat
1973
Series
Last of the Summer Wine
Cliff
1973
Series
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Self - Participant
2011
Series
Shooting Stars
Self
1993
Series
Not Going Out
Vicar
2006
Series
An Audience with...
Self
1978
Series
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
Self
2002
Series
Surprise, Surprise
Self
1984
Film
Finding Emily
Bottle Opener Guy
2026
Series
Legends
Self
2006
Series
Celebrity Coach Trip
Self
2010
Series
The Kenny Everett Television Show
Self
1982
Series
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Self
2017
Series
Cannon And Ball
1979
Series
The Cannon & Ball Show
Self
1979
Series
Rex the Runt
Tiddles (voice)
1998
Series
The Story of Light Entertainment
Self
2006
Film
The Best of Cannon & Ball
Self
1985
Film
The Boys in Blue
Sergeant Tommy Cannon
1982
Series
Plaza Patrol
Bernard Cooney
1991
Film
Mr. H Is Late
1988
Film
Quails Quest: Its a Boy!
2005
Film
Rik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And Unseen
Self (archive footage)
2026
Film
Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story
Presenter/Narrator
2020
Turtles
Turtle (voice)
2006
Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy
2005