Tommy Cannon

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.

Known For

Last of the Summer Wine

Ready, Steady, Cook

Not Going Out

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

An Audience with...

Shooting Stars

All Movies (8)

Finding Emily2026 · as Bottle Opener Guy
Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story2020 · as Presenter/Narrator
Turtles2006 · as Turtle (voice)
Quails Quest: Its a Boy!2005
Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy2005
Mr. H Is Late1988
The Best of Cannon & Ball1985 · as Self
The Boys in Blue1982 · as Sergeant Tommy Cannon

All TV Shows (20)

Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule2017 · as Self
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip2011 · as Self - Participant
Celebrity Coach Trip2010 · as Self
Legends2006 · as Self
Not Going Out2006 · as Vicar
The Story of Light Entertainment2006 · as Self
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!2002 · as Self
Rex the Runt1998 · as Tiddles (voice)
Ready, Steady, Cook1994 · as Self - Contestant
Shooting Stars1993 · as Self
Plaza Patrol1991 · as Bernard Cooney
Surprise, Surprise1984 · as Self
The Kenny Everett Television Show1982 · as Self
Cannon And Ball1979
The Cannon & Ball Show1979 · as Self
An Audience with...1978 · as Self
Last of the Summer Wine1973 · as Canal Enthusiast
Last of the Summer Wine1973 · as Man in Boat
Last of the Summer Wine1973 · as Cliff
Opportunity Knocks1956