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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Not Going Out (2006) — Vicar
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I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2002) — Self
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Last of the Summer Wine (1973) — Man in Boat
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Finding Emily (2026) — Bottle Opener Guy
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Shooting Stars (1993) — Self
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The Boys in Blue (1982) — Sergeant Tommy Cannon
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The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982) — Self
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Mr. H Is Late (1988)
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Surprise, Surprise (1984) — Self
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Rex the Runt (1998) — Tiddles (voice)
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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) — Self - Participant
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Cannon And Ball (1979)
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The Story of Light Entertainment (2006) — Self
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An Audience with... (1978) — Self
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Celebrity Coach Trip (2010) — Self
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Quails Quest: Its a Boy! (2005)
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Plaza Patrol (1991) — Bernard Cooney
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Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule (2017) — Self
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Legends (2006) — Self
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Ready, Steady, Cook (1994) — Self - Contestant
- Turtles (2006) — Turtle (voice)
- Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy (2005)
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Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story (2020) — Presenter/Narrator
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The Best of Cannon & Ball (1985) — Self
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Rik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And Unseen (2026) — Self (archive footage)
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Opportunity Knocks (1956)
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The Cannon & Ball Show (1979) — Self