Esma Cannon

Born: 1905-12-27

Birthplace: Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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

Carry On Cruising
The Way Ahead
Last Holiday
The Sleeping Tiger
What a Carve Up!
Jack the Ripper
Carry On Regardless
Contraband
Carry On Constable
No Kidding

Top Movie Credits

Carry On Cruising Bridget Madderley
The Way Ahead Mrs. Ted Brewer
The Sleeping Tiger Scrubwoman with ladder
Contraband Erik Skold's Niece
Carry On Constable Deaf Old Lady
No Kidding District Nurse