Esma Cannon

Biography

Esma Ellen Charlotte Littman, credited as Esme or Esma Cannon, was an Australian-born character actress who began her career on stage at the age of four in Madama Butterfly. She transitioned to film in British productions from the 1930s to the 1960s, frequently appearing on television in her latter years. Cannon's early life in Australia and move to London with her mother in about 1929 paved the way for her extensive career.