J. D. Cannon

John Donovan "J. D." Cannon (April 24, 1922 – May 20 2005), was an American actor. An alumnus of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, he is probably best known for his co-starring role of Chief Clifford in the television series McCloud, with Dennis Weaver from 1970 until 1977, and for his role in Cool Hand Luke (1967). Cannon also played General Hampton on Call to Glory (1984).

Cannon served in the army in World War II, and made his first television appearance in 1960. He played a recurring character on the short-run American western program Alias Smith and Jones, playing a lawman named Harry Briscoe working for the Bannerman Detective Agency, and he appeared in many guest roles through his acting career. His last television acting appearance was on Law & Order in 1991.

His wife Alice appeared on Broadway in several productions including Company and Johnny Johnson. She also wrote Great Day In The Morning, which ran between March 28, 1962 - April 7, 1962.

Cannon's known survivors were his wife Alice Cannon, of Hudson, New York, and his brother Joseph Cannon, of Portland, Oregon.

External links

• J. D. Cannon at the Internet Movie Database

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