John Cannon
Born May 22, 1938 (Age: 87)
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.
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.
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Filmography
Defence of the Realm
1986
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as Greenmont Detention Centre Officer
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Age: 47
Return of the Jedi
1983
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as Stormtrooper (uncredited)
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Age: 45
An American Werewolf in London
1981
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as Villager (uncredited)
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Age: 43
Outland
1981
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as Barman (uncredited)
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Age: 43
Superman II
1980
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as Prison Inmate (uncredited)
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Age: 42
The Empire Strikes Back
1980
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as Holographic Imperial Officer (uncredited)
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Age: 41
Star Wars
1977
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as Stormtrooper (uncredited)
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Age: 39