Esma Cannon
Actress

Esma Cannon Net Worth

Esma Cannon was a legendary Australian character actress of the British screen, renowned for her pixie-like looks and extraordinary facial expressions. She was a true favourite of many British movies, most notably her performance as the lonely but happy spinster in Carry on Cruising (1962). Her last movie was Carry on Cabby (1963) and she passed away in 1972. Her appearances in the 'Carry On..' films of the 1960s have ensured her career is remembered today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress
Birth Day December 27, 1905
Birth Place  Randwick, New South Wales, Australia, Australia
Age 115 YEARS OLD
Died On 18 October 1972(1972-10-18) (aged 66)\nCamden, London, England, UK
Birth Sign Capricorn
Occupation Actress
Years active 1937–1964
Spouse(s) Ernst Littman (1945–1972, 27 years) 1 child

💰 Net worth: $100,000 (2024)

Esma Cannon, the esteemed Australian actress, is reportedly set to achieve a remarkable net worth of $100,000 in 2024. Recognized for her talent and contributions to the acting industry, Esma Cannon has truly left an indelible mark on the Australian entertainment landscape. With numerous notable performances under her belt, Cannon has captivated audiences through her remarkable portrayals. From her memorable roles on stage to her exceptional on-screen appearances, she exemplifies the essence of a versatile and skilled actress. With her net worth expected to reach new heights, Esma Cannon's financial success reflects the well-deserved recognition and admiration she has garnered throughout her illustrious career.

Biography/Timeline

1936

Her film début was an uncredited part in The Man Behind the Mask (1936); she was first credited, as Polly Shepherd, in The Last Adventurers (1937), and she appeared in 64 films over the next 26 years. She had small parts in three early Powell and Pressburger films: The Spy in Black (1939), Contraband (1940) and A Canterbury Tale (1944), Holiday Camp (1947) and, towards the end of her career, appeared in Inn for Trouble (1960), Doctor in Love (1960), Raising the Wind (1961), What a Carve Up! (1961), Over the Odds (1961), We Joined the Navy (1962), On the Beat (1962), Nurse on Wheels (1963) and Hide and Seek (1964).

1956

She is perhaps best remembered for her role as Edie Hornett opposite Peggy Mount in the comedy Sailor Beware! (1956). She played "Brother" Lil in the British television comedy series The Rag Trade (1961–1963), and also appeared in four Carry On films: Carry On Constable (1960), Carry On Regardless (1961), Carry On Cruising (1962) and Carry On Cabby (1963).

1964

Cannon, whose first name sometimes appears incorrectly as "Esme", retired in 1964 after Hide and Seek.

1972

She died in 1972 at the age of 66 and is buried at St Benoit-la-Forêt in France.

2011

She was played by the Actress Marcia Warren in the 2011 TV play Hattie, a drama based on the career of Hattie Jacques. The play featured a number of scenes with the two actresses on the set of Carry On Cabby (her antepenultimate role) with Cannon characterized as being disenchanted with acting and proposing leaving show Business.

2013

After early experience at Minnie Everett's School of Dancing in Sydney, Cannon began acting on the stage at the age of four. She appeared in productions for both the J. C. Williamson and Tait companies – including the early prominent role of Ruth Le Page in Sealed Orders at the Theatre Royal in 1914, and played Baby in an adaptation of Seven Little Australians the same year. She was given children's parts well into adulthood. In an interview with the Australian Women's Weekly published in 1963, she claimed it was the theatrical impresario Percy Hutchinson who told her if she visited London he would give her work; her first London role was in the play Misadventure. She worked not only as an actor in Britain in the 1930s but also in stage management and production.

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