Tommy Cannon

Tommy Cannon

Known for

Acting

Born

June 27, 1938 (age 88)

Birthplace

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 announced that Cannon was declared bankrupt.

Best known work

Not Going Out
Not Going Out
2006
Finding Emily
Finding Emily
2026
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
2002
Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
1973
Shooting Stars
Shooting Stars
1993
The Boys in Blue
The Boys in Blue
1982
The Kenny Everett Television Show
The Kenny Everett Television Show
1982
Mr. H Is Late
Mr. H Is Late
1988
Surprise, Surprise
Surprise, Surprise
1984
Rex the Runt
Rex the Runt
1998

Filmography

  1. 2026

    Rik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And Unseen

    as Self (archive footage)

  2. 2026

    Finding Emily

    as Bottle Opener Guy

  3. 2020

    Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story

    as Presenter/Narrator

  4. 2017

    Harry Hill's Alien Fun CapsuleTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  5. 2011

    Celebrity Antiques Road TripTV

    as Self - Participant (1 episode)

  6. 2010

    Celebrity Coach TripTV

    as Self (15 episodes)

  7. 2006

    LegendsTV

    as Self (2 episodes)

  8. 2006

    Not Going OutTV

    as Vicar (1 episode)

  9. 2006

    The Story of Light EntertainmentTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  10. 2006

    Turtles

    as Turtle (voice)

  11. 2005

    Quails Quest: Its a Boy!

  12. 2005

    Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy

  13. 2002

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

    as Self (5 episodes)

  14. 1998

    Rex the RuntTV

    as Tiddles (voice) (1 episode)

  15. 1994

    Ready, Steady, CookTV

    as Self - Contestant (1 episode)

  16. 1993

    Shooting StarsTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  17. 1991

    Plaza PatrolTV

    as Bernard Cooney (6 episodes)

  18. 1988

    Mr. H Is Late

  19. 1985

    The Best of Cannon & Ball

    as Self, Writer

  20. 1984

    Surprise, SurpriseTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  21. 1982

    The Boys in Blue

    as Sergeant Tommy Cannon

  22. 1982

    The Kenny Everett Television ShowTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  23. 1979

    Cannon And BallTV

  24. 1979

    The Cannon & Ball ShowTV

    as Self (47 episodes)

  25. 1978

    An Audience with...TV

    as Self (1 episode)

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