Tommy Cannon
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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
Credits
Finding Emily (2026)
as Bottle Opener Guy
Rik Mayall's Sketches: Rare And Unseen (2026)
as Self (archive footage)
The Boys in Blue (1982)
as Sergeant Tommy Cannon
Quails Quest: Its a Boy! (2005)
Actor
The Best of Cannon & Ball (1985)
as Self
Turtles (2006)
as Turtle (voice)
Mr. H Is Late (1988)
Actor
Cannon and Ball Live: Legends of Comedy (2005)
Actor
Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story (2020)
as Presenter/Narrator