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Tommy Cannon
Acting
🎂 June 27, 1938 · 88📍 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.
BODY OF WORK
Tommy Cannon's Filmography
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Rik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And Unseen
2026
as Self (archive footage)
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Finding Emily
2026⭐ 6.9
as Bottle Opener Guy
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Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story
2020
as Presenter/Narrator
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Turtles
2006
as Turtle (voice)
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Quails Quest: Its a Boy!
2005⭐ 3.5
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Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy
2005
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Mr. H Is Late
1988⭐ 7.0
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The Best of Cannon & Ball
1985
as Self
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The Boys in Blue
1982⭐ 5.5
as Sergeant Tommy Cannon