John Cannon

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Acting

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)
• Defence of the Realm (1986)
• Return of the Jedi (1983)
• Burning an Illusion (1981)
• An American Werewolf in London (1981)
• Outland (1981)
• Superman II (1980)
• The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
• S.O.S. Titanic (1980)
• Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor (1979)
• Star Wars (1977)
• Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear (1976)
• The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus (1952)