Quick Facts
Born:
1905-12-27
Birthplace:
Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Credits:
66 Total Roles
Esma Cannon
Acting
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Biography
Esma Ellen Charlotte Littman, credited as Esme or Esma Cannon, was a diminutive (4 feet 7 inches) Australian-born character actress and comedian, who moved to Britain in the early 1930s. Although she frequently appeared on television in her latter years, Cannon is best known as a film actress, with a lengthy career in British productions from the 1930s to the 1950s.
Known For
A Canterbury Tale
Agnes
I'm All Right Jack
Spencer
Carry On Cruising
Bridget Madderley
Carry On Cabby
Flo Sims
The Spy in Black
Maggie
Carry On Constable
Deaf Old Lady
The Flesh and the Fiends
Aggie
Last Holiday
Miss Fox
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | What's a Carry On? MOVIE | Bridget Madderley (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1977 | That's Carry On! MOVIE | Miss Cooling / Bridget Madderley (archive footage) |
| 1964 | Hide and Seek MOVIE | Tea Lady |
| 1963 | Carry On Cabby MOVIE | Flo Sims |
| 1963 | We Joined the Navy MOVIE | Consul's Wife |
| 1963 | Nurse on Wheels MOVIE | Mrs. Jones |
| 1962 | The Fast Lady MOVIE | Lady on Zebra Crossing |
| 1962 | On the Beat MOVIE | Mrs. Timms |
| 1962 | In the Doghouse MOVIE | Mrs. Raikes |
| 1962 | Carry On Cruising MOVIE | Bridget Madderley |