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About Tommy Cannon

Tommy Cannon is an English comedian, actor and singer. He was one half of the comedy double act Cannon and Ball, with his friend and colleague Bobby Ball. The pair appeared on television on the talent show Opportunity Knocks, and The Cannon and Ball Show was an LWT series. They starred together in the film The Boys in Blue and appeared in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! and in Coach Trip. Cannon was also cast in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale.

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What is Tommy Cannon's real name?

Tommy Cannon is the professional name of Thomas Derbyshire, an English comic, actor and singer born on 27 June 1938.

What is Tommy Cannon best known for?

Tommy Cannon is best known as the straight man of the comic double act Cannon and Ball, alongside his friend and colleague Bobby Ball.

When did Cannon and Ball first appear on TV?

Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball first appeared on television in 1968 on the talent show Opportunity Knocks.

What was The Cannon and Ball Show?

The Cannon and Ball Show was the prime-time Saturday-night series of Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball, one of LWT's most successful series, with high viewing ratings over 12 years.

What film did Cannon and Ball make?

Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball starred together in the 1982 film The Boys in Blue, and they made guest appearances on programmes including The Kenny Everett Television Show and Shooting Stars.

What reality shows has Tommy Cannon been on?

With Bobby Ball, Tommy Cannon appeared on reality shows such as I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! and Coach Trip.

Has Tommy Cannon been in Emmerdale?

Yes. In 2019 Tommy Cannon was cast in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale as the character Derek.

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