Esma Cannon
Esma Cannon was an Australian-born character performer active in British film during the mid-20th century. Born on December 27, 1905 in Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales, Cannon later relocated to Britain in the early 1930s, where she built a career in supporting roles.
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Esma Cannon was an Australian-born character performer active in British film during the mid-20th century. Born on December 27, 1905 in Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales, Cannon later relocated to Britain in the early 1930s, where she built a career in supporting roles. Standing at four feet seven inches, Cannon was a distinctive presence on screen, often cast in comedic or eccentric parts that played to her diminutive stature and expressive delivery.
Cannon’s film work spanned several decades, with credits in British productions from the 1930s through the 1950s. Her final known on-screen appearance was in the 1960 film The Flesh and the Fiends, in which Cannon portrayed the character Aggie. While her filmography included numerous small but memorable roles, she remained best known for her…
