B. Kannan

• Name — B. Kannan • Birth Name — Bhimsingh Kannan • Born — 10 January 1951 • Birthplace — Madras, Tamil Nadu, India • Occupation — * Actor • Cinematographer • Years Active — 1980–2018 • Died — 13 June 2020 • Spouse — Kanchana Kannan • Relatives — * A. Bhimsingh (father) • B. Lenin (brother)

Kannan was the son of film-maker A. Bhimsingh and the younger brother of editor B. Lenin. He was married to Kanchana and has two daughters namely Madhumathi Kannan and Janani Kannan.

Kannan was known for his recurrent association with Bharathiraja.

• Oru Nadigai Natakam Parkiral (1978) • Nizhalgal (1980) • Alaigal Oivathillai (1981) • Tik Tik Tik (1981) • Kaadhal Oviyam (1982) • Valibamey Vaa Vaa (1982) • Mann Vasanai (1983) • Pudhumai Penn (1984) • Muthal Mariyathai (1985) • Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985) • Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986) • Vedham Pudhithu (1987) • Kodi Parakuthu (1988) • Solla Thudikuthu Manasu (1988) • Soora Samhaaram (1988) • En Uyir Thozhan (1990) • Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu (1991) • Knock-Out (1992; short film) • Nadodi Thendral (1992) • Captain Magal (1993) (uncredited) • Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) • Karuththamma (1994) (uncredited) • Priyanka (1994) • Pasumpon (1995) (uncredited) • Senathipathi (1996) • Taj Mahal (1999) • Kadal Pookkal (2001) • Looty (2001) • Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2003) • Vishwa Thulasi (2004) • Ayul Regai (2005) • Uliyin Osai (2008) • Uchithanai Muharnthaal (2011)

• Rappadikalude Gatha (1978) • Iniyaval Urangatte (1978) • Niram Marunna Nimishangal (1982) • Vasudha (1992) • Oru Yathramozhi (1997)

• Pagadala Padava (1979) • Kotha Jeevithalu (1981) • Seethakoka Chiluka (1981) • Aradhana (1987) • Jamadagni (1988)

• White Rainbow (2005) • Final Cut of Director (2016)

• Films • Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2008) as John Vaseegaran's family friend • Uliyin Osai (2008) as monk • Television • Year — Title — Role — Channel — Language • 2017–2018 — Azhagu — Kannan — Sun TV — Tamil

Kannan died on 13 June 2020 at the age of 69 due to heart complications.