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John Cannon

Born May 22, 1938 · Died Sep 20, 2020 (age 82)

1938 to 2020

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A British actor who worked predominantly in television, Cannon appeared in several Doctor Who (1974-1983) stories during the Jon Pertwee and Patrick Troughton eras, as well as numerous episodes of classic television shows such as Steptoe & Son, The Sweeney, Porridge and The Professionals. His other credits included Beau Geste (1982), The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984) and as a Stormtrooper in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Star Wars VI - Return of the Jedi and as a Holographic Imperial Officer in Star Wars Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back.

John Cannon movies and TV shows

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  1. Defence of the Realmas Greenmont Detention Centre Officer · 1986#8,054movie
  2. Return of the Jedias Stormtrooper · 1983#688movie
  3. An American Werewolf in Londonas Villager · 1981#2,897movie
  4. Outlandas Barman · 1981#4,348movie
  5. Superman IIas Prison Inmate · 1980#2,301movie
  6. The Empire Strikes Backas Holographic Imperial Officer · 1980#451movie
  7. Star Warsas Stormtrooper · 1977#313movie
  8. Doctor Whoas Guard · 1963–1989
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