Tommy Cannon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tommy Cannon
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Cannon in 2013
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Thomas Derbyshire
27 June 1938 Oldham, Lancashire, England
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| Occupation | Comic, actor, singer |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Children | 5 |
Thomas Derbyshire (born on June 27, 1938), known as Tommy Cannon, is an English comedian, actor, and singer. He is famous for being part of the comedy duo Cannon and Ball. He worked with his partner, Bobby Ball, until Bobby passed away in 2020. They were well-known for their TV show, The Cannon and Ball Show.
The Comedy Duo: Cannon and Ball
Tommy Cannon was one half of the popular comedy team Cannon and Ball. His friend and comedy partner was Bobby Ball, whose real name was Robert Harper. They first appeared on television in 1968 on a talent show called Opportunity Knocks.
Their main TV show, The Cannon and Ball Show, was a huge success. It was a prime-time Saturday-night show that ran for 12 years. People loved watching it, and it had very high viewing numbers.
Tommy and Bobby also starred in a movie together called The Boys in Blue in 1982. They also made guest appearances in other shows. For example, they were in the Eric Sykes comedy film Mr H is Late in 1988. They also appeared on The Kenny Everett Television Show in 1982 and Shooting Stars in 1996.
Sadly, on October 28, 2020, Bobby Ball passed away. He had tested positive for COVID-19.
Tommy Cannon on Television
Tommy Cannon has appeared in many other TV shows. In late 2005, he and Bobby Ball were on the reality show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.
In 2012, they also took part in the celebrity version of Coach Trip. You might have seen them in the Safestyle UK television adverts too.
Tommy made a special guest appearance in the 2014 Christmas episode of Not Going Out. This show is on BBC One.
In 2019, Tommy Cannon joined the cast of the ITV soap opera Emmerdale. He played a character named Derek. His character was part of a storyline that had big effects on the other characters in the show. Derek's character was later written out of the show.
Tommy Cannon's Personal Life
Tommy Cannon has been married twice. His first marriage was to Margaret. They had two daughters together: Jeanette, born in 1961, and Julie, born in 1964. They later divorced in 1993.
Tommy now lives in York with his second wife, Hazel. They have three children: Kelly-Anne, born in 1991, Zoe Louise, born in 1993, and Luke Thomas, born in 1996.
For a time, Tommy Cannon was the Chairman of Rochdale Football Club. He held this position until 1988.
