Acting

Tommy Cannon

Born 1938-06-27 · Oldham, Lancashire, England

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.

Credits

Newest first

Rik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And Unseen
as Self (archive footage)
2026
Finding Emily
as Bottle Opener Guy
2026
Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story
as Presenter/Narrator
2020
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
as Self
2017
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
as Self - Participant
2011
Celebrity Coach Trip
as Self
2010
Legends
as Self
2006
Not Going Out
as Vicar
2006
The Story of Light Entertainment
as Self
2006
Turtles
as Turtle (voice)
2006
Quails Quest: Its a Boy!
2005
Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy
2005
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
as Self
2002
Rex the Runt
as Tiddles (voice)
1998
Ready, Steady, Cook
as Self - Contestant
1994
Shooting Stars
as Self
1993
Plaza Patrol
as Bernard Cooney
1991
Mr. H Is Late
1988
The Best of Cannon & Ball
as Self
1985
The Best of Cannon & Ball
Writer
1985
Surprise, Surprise
as Self
1984
The Boys in Blue
as Sergeant Tommy Cannon
1982
The Kenny Everett Television Show
as Self
1982
Cannon And Ball
1979
The Cannon & Ball Show
as Self
1979
An Audience with...
as Self
1978
Last of the Summer Wine
as Canal Enthusiast
1973
Last of the Summer Wine
as Man in Boat
1973
Last of the Summer Wine
as Cliff
1973
Opportunity Knocks
1956