John Cannon

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.

Known For

Star Wars

as Stormtrooper (uncredited)

The Empire Strikes Back

as Holographic Imperial Officer (uncredited)

Return of the Jedi

as Stormtrooper (uncredited)

An American Werewolf in London

as Villager (uncredited)

Superman II

as Prison Inmate (uncredited)

Doctor Who

as Elgin

Doctor Who

as Guard

Outland

as Barman (uncredited)

Sherlock Holmes

as Rough

S.O.S. Titanic

as Man Trying to Storm Lifeboat (uncredited)