Anecdotes

Graduated with a B.A. in Drama from Temple University in 1954. In 1968, he began his career as a Professor of Theatre at the University of Hawaii (UH) at Manoa. During his time at the Department of Theatre and Dance, Cannon directed more than 50 productions. He served as a representative to the university's Professional Assembly and was instrumental in starting the Academy for Creative Media on the Manoa campus. In 2002, he was named co-director of the Cinematic and Digital Arts Program (the other co-director is former head of Columbia/Tristar Pictures, Chris Lee). The "Glenn Cannon Fund" was established after his death by UH.

Became a member of Actors' Equity Association (AEA) in 1955, and of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) in 1956.

Member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) since 1957. President of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), Hawaii Branch.