Tommy Cannon

actor • soundtrack • writer

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.

Born: June 27, 1938 in Oldham, Lancashire, England (age 86)

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Known For

4.3

The Boys in Blue

6.9

Quails Quest: Its a Boy!

Plaza Patrol

7.0

Mr. H Is Late

Movies & TV Credits

26 total credits across film and television

Title	Rating	Job	Role(s)	Year
Rock on, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story Movie	6.7	Actor	Presenter/Narrator	2020
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule TV Show	6.6	Actor	Self(1 Episode)	2017
Les Dawson: An Audience with That Never Was TV Special	7.3	Actor	Self(1 Episode)	2013
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip TV Show	6.6	Actor	Self - Participant(1 Episode)	2011
Legends TV Show	6.8	Actor	Self(2 Episodes)	2006
Not Going Out TV Show	7.5	Actor	Vicar(1 Episode)	2006
Turtles Short Film	—	Actor	Turtle (voice)	2006
The Story of Light Entertainment Limited Series	7.8	Actor	Self(1 Episode)	2006
Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy Movie	6.2	Actor	—	2005
Quails Quest: Its a Boy! Movie	6.9	Actor	—	2005
I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! TV Show	6.0	Actor	Self(2 Episodes)	2002
Ready, Steady, Cook TV Show	5.8	Actor	Self - Contestant(1 Episode)	1994
Shooting Stars TV Show	7.5	Actor	Self(1 Episode)	1993
Plaza Patrol TV Show	—	Actor	Bernard Cooney(6 Episodes)	1991
Rex the Runt TV Show	7.7	Actor	Tiddles (voice)(1 Episode)	1991
Mr. H Is Late Movie	7.0	Actor	—	1988
The Best of Cannon & Ball Movie	—	Actor	Self	1985
The Best of Cannon & Ball Movie	—	Writing	Writer	1985
Surprise! Surprise! TV Show	5.6	Actor	Self(1 Episode)	1984
The Boys in Blue Movie	4.3	Actor	Sergeant Tommy Cannon	1982
The Kenny Everett Television Show TV Show	7.0	Actor	Self(1 Episode)	1981
The Cannon & Ball Show TV Show	—	Actor	Self(47 Episodes)	1979
Last of the Summer Wine TV Show	7.0	Actor	Cliff(1 Episode)	1973
Last of the Summer Wine TV Show	7.0	Actor	Man in Boat(1 Episode)	1973
Last of the Summer Wine TV Show	7.0	Actor	Canal Enthusiast(1 Episode)	1973
Opportunity Knocks TV Show	6.3	Actor	—(1 Episode)	1956