J. D. Cannon

John Donovan Cannon, known as J. D. Cannon (April 24, 1922 – May 20, 2005), was an American actor. An alumnus of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, he is known for his co-starring role of Chief Peter B. Clifford in the NBC television series, McCloud with Dennis Weaver from 1970 until 1977, for his role as a prisoner in the film Cool Hand Luke (1967), and for his part as the witness who cleared Dr. Richard Kimble (David Janssen) in "The Judgment", the series finale of ABC's The Fugitive (TV series). Cannon also played General Hampton on Call to Glory (1984) and had roles in films like Lawman, Krakatoa, East of Java, and Raise the Titanic.

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J. D. Cannon
Alias (AKA)Cannon John Donovan
Birth dateApril 24, 1922
Birth nameJohn Donovan Cannon
Birth place
Idaho , Lemhi County Idaho , Salmon Idaho , United States
Date of deathMay 20, 2005
Place of death
Columbia County New York , Hudson New York , United States , New York
Education
American Academy of Dramatic Arts

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