Acting · Oldham, Lancashire, England · Born June 27, 1938
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.
MovieRik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And Unseen
2026
as Self (archive footage)
MovieFinding Emily
2026
as Bottle Opener Guy
MovieRock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story
2020
as Presenter/Narrator
TVHarry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
2017
as Self
TVCelebrity Antiques Road Trip
2011
as Self - Participant
TVCelebrity Coach Trip
2010
as Self
TVLegends
2006
as Self
TVNot Going Out
2006
as Vicar
TVThe Story of Light Entertainment
2006
as Self
Turtles
2006
as Turtle (voice)
MovieQuails Quest: Its a Boy!
2005
Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy
2005
TVI'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
2002
as Self
TVRex the Runt
1998
as Tiddles (voice)
TVReady, Steady, Cook
1994
as Self - Contestant
TVShooting Stars
1993
as Self
TVPlaza Patrol
1991
as Bernard Cooney
MovieMr. H Is Late
1988
MovieThe Best of Cannon & Ball
1985
as Self
TVSurprise, Surprise
1984
as Self
MovieThe Boys in Blue
1982
as Sergeant Tommy Cannon
TVThe Kenny Everett Television Show
1982
as Self
TVCannon And Ball
1979
TVThe Cannon & Ball Show
1979
as Self
TVAn Audience with...
1978
as Self
TVLast of the Summer Wine
1973
as Canal Enthusiast
TVOpportunity Knocks
1956
