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Tommy Cannon

Acting

Born: June 27, 1938 in Oldham, Lancashire, England

Biography

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 a...

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Film

7 Titles

The Boys in Blue

The Boys in Blue1982

Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story

Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story2020

Quails Quest: Its a Boy!

Quails Quest: Its a Boy!2005

Mr. H Is Late

Mr. H Is Late1988

Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy

Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy2005

The Best of Cannon & Ball

The Best of Cannon & Ball1985

Turtles

Series

18 Titles

Last of the Summer Wine

Last of the Summer Wine1973–

An Audience with...

An Audience with...1978–

Ready, Steady, Cook

Ready, Steady, Cook1994–

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip2011–

Not Going Out

Not Going Out2006–

Shooting Stars

Shooting Stars1993–

Legends

Opportunity Knocks

Opportunity Knocks1956–

I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!2002–

Celebrity Coach Trip

Celebrity Coach Trip2010–

The Kenny Everett Television Show

The Kenny Everett Television Show1982–

Rex the Runt

Rex the Runt1998–

Surprise, Surprise

Surprise, Surprise1984–

The Cannon & Ball Show

The Cannon & Ball Show1979–

Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule

Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule2017–

Cannon And Ball

Cannon And Ball1979–

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