Background
Cannon, John was born on March 26, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John Thomas and Margaret (Stewart) Cannon.
Actor performing arts association executive
Cannon, John was born on March 26, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John Thomas and Margaret (Stewart) Cannon.
Student, Western Reserve University, 1941.
President, National Academy television Arts and Sciences, New York City, since 1969; national vice-chairman from, National Academy television Arts and Sciences, 1972; chairman, National Academy television Arts and Sciences, 1974-1976; founder full opportunity committee, television Academy Encouragement of Minorities Peoples in Television.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member Institut Francais, Sommelier Society New York Clubs: West Side Tennis.
Married Gertrude (Trudy) Weincek, June 11, 1951. Children– Michael, Constance.