Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1938-06-27 (86 years old)

Place of Birth

Oldham, Lancashire, England

Tommy Cannon

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 announced that Cannon was declared bankrupt.

Known For

Acting

2020

Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story as Presenter/Narrator

2017

Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule as Self

2011

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip as Self - Participant

2006

Turtles as Turtle (voice)

The Story of Light Entertainment as Self

Legends as Self

Not Going Out as Vicar

2005

Quails Quest: Its a Boy!

Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy

2002

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

1998

Rex the Runt as Tiddles (voice)

1994

Ready Steady Cook as Self - Contestant

1993

Shooting Stars as Self

1991

Plaza Patrol as Bernard Cooney

1988

1985

The Best of Cannon & Ball as Self

1984

Surprise, Surprise as Self

1982

The Boys in Blue as Sergeant Tommy Cannon

The Kenny Everett Television Show as Self

1979

Cannon And Ball

The Cannon & Ball Show as Self

1978

An Audience with... as Self

1973

Last of the Summer Wine as Canal Enthusiast

Last of the Summer Wine as Man in Boat

Last of the Summer Wine as Cliff

1956

Opportunity Knocks

Writing

1985

The Best of Cannon & Ball as Writer