- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 27, 1938
- Place of Birth
- Oldham, Lancashire, England
Tommy Cannon
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.
Filmography
movieRik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And Unseen
2026 · Self (archive footage)
movieFinding Emily
2026 · Bottle Opener Guy
movieRock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story
2020 · Presenter/Narrator
tvHarry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
2017 · Self
tvCelebrity Antiques Road Trip
2011 · Self - Participant
tvCelebrity Coach Trip
2010 · Self
tvLegends
2006 · Self
tvNot Going Out
2006 · Vicar
tvThe Story of Light Entertainment
2006 · Self
Turtles
movieTurtles
2006 · Turtle (voice)
movieQuails Quest: Its a Boy!
2005
Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy
movieCannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy
2005
tvI'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
2002 · Self
tvRex the Runt
1998 · Tiddles (voice)
tvReady, Steady, Cook
1994 · Self - Contestant
tvShooting Stars
1993 · Self
tvPlaza Patrol
1991 · Bernard Cooney
movieMr. H Is Late
1988
movieThe Best of Cannon & Ball
1985 · Self, Writer
tvSurprise, Surprise
1984 · Self
movieThe Boys in Blue
1982 · Sergeant Tommy Cannon
tvThe Kenny Everett Television Show
1982 · Self
tvCannon And Ball
1979
tvThe Cannon & Ball Show
1979 · Self
tvAn Audience with...
1978 · Self
tvLast of the Summer Wine
1973 · Canal Enthusiast, Man in Boat, Cliff
tvOpportunity Knocks
1956