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