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Thomas Derbyshire (born 27 June 1938), known professionally as Tommy Cannon, is an English comic, actor and singer. He is best known as the straight man of the comic double act Cannon and Ball, until Bobby Ball's death in 2020, in TV programmes such as The Cannon and Ball Show.
Tommy Cannon. Actor: Cannon and Ball. Robert Harper (Bobby Ball) and Thomas Derbyshire (Tommy Cannon) were both born in Oldham. They met in the early 1960s while working as welders in the same factory. Becoming friends, they formed a club act known as Bobby and Stevie Rhythm, which became the Sherrell Brothers then The Harper Brothers.
- Actor, Writer, Soundtrack
- June 27, 1938
- Tommy Cannon
Tommy Cannon (born Thomas Derbyshire; 27 June 1938) and Bobby Ball (born Robert Harper; 28 January 1944 – 28 October 2020), known collectively as Cannon and Ball, were an English comedy double act best known for their comedy variety show The Cannon and Ball Show, which lasted for nine years on ITV.
Oct 14, 2022 · The comedian, 84, will perform in Goole, East Yorkshire, on 21 October, his first official show since his partner's death in 2020. He says he will miss his "pal for 60 years" and hopes he is looking down and saying "rock on Tommy".
Jan 25, 2022 · Tommy Cannon was one half of comedy duo Cannon and Ball opposite his late friend and colleague Bobby Ball (real name Robert Harper). They first appeared on...
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Jul 10, 2023 · Tommy Cannon, 85, talks to William Cook about his life and career as a comedian, after losing his partner Bobby Ball three years ago. He shares his memories of their double act, their hard times and their successes, and his plans for a one-man show.
Jun 27, 2024 · Radio duo Ginger and Nuts interviews the legendary 'Rock On' Tommy Cannon. He talks about Cannon and Ball, life after Bobby and his plans for the future.
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