Tommy Cannon
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.
As actor 27
Ready, Steady, Cook
1994
Opportunity Knocks
1956
Last of the Summer Wine
1973
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
2011
An Audience with...
1978
Not Going Out
2006
Finding Emily
2026
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
2002
Shooting Stars
1993
Surprise, Surprise
1984
Legends
2006
The Kenny Everett Television Show
1982
Celebrity Coach Trip
2010
Rex the Runt
1998
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
2017
The Cannon & Ball Show
1979
Cannon And Ball
1979
The Story of Light Entertainment
2006
The Boys in Blue
1982
Plaza Patrol
1991
The Best of Cannon & Ball
1985
Rik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And Unseen
2026
Quails Quest: Its a Boy!
2005
Mr. H Is Late
1988
Turtles
2006
Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story
2020
Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy
2005