
Tommy Cannon
Department: Acting
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

Quails Quest: Its a Boy!
2005

Mr. H Is Late
1988

Turtles
2006

Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy
2005

The Boys in Blue
1982

Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story
2020

The Best of Cannon & Ball
1985

Shooting Stars
1993

Surprise, Surprise
1984

Cannon And Ball
1979

The Story of Light Entertainment
2006

The Kenny Everett Television Show
1982

Plaza Patrol
1991

Opportunity Knocks
1956

Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
2017

The Cannon & Ball Show
1979

An Audience with...
1978

Rex the Runt
1998

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
2011

I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
2002

Legends
2006

Ready, Steady, Cook
1994

Last of the Summer Wine
1973

Last of the Summer Wine
1973

Last of the Summer Wine
1973

Not Going Out
2006

Celebrity Coach Trip
2010