Johnny Shannon
Known for Acting · 35 credits
- Born
- 1932-07-29
- Died
- 2017-03-17
- Place of birth
- Lambeth, South London, England, UK
Biography
Johnny Shannon was an English actor. Best known for his role as gangster Harry Flowers in the cult film Performance, he appeared in numerous television and film productions over a 35-year period, often playing policemen or villains in crime dramas. Shannon had been an amateur boxer in his youth and was working as a trainer when he was asked to help James Fox prepare for his role in Performance. As a result, he landed the part of Harry Flowers. On this foundation he was able to build an acting career in film and on television which lasted through the 1970s and 1980s, with occasional parts thereafter.
Known For
TV Shows (14)
Minder
1979
as George / Roly-Poly Peter / Tony Benson
The Professionals
1977
as Harris / Charley Turkel
The Sweeney
1975
as Mason
Secret Army
1977
as Dutch Policeman
Fawlty Towers
1975
as Mr. Firkin
Budgie
1971
as Leopold King
Super Gran
1985
as Derek Morbid
The Fourth Arm
1983
as Warder
The Donati Conspiracy
1973
as Father Easton
The XYY Man
1976
as Warren
Villains
1972
as Tom Davies
Armchair Cinema
1974
as Desk Sergeant
Bust
1987
as Mel
Watch All Night
1980
as Walters
Movies (21)
The Prison
1974
as Desk Sergeant
Absolute Beginners
1986
as Saltzman
Scandal
1989
as Peter Rachman
Murphy's Stroke
1980
as Joe Hagan / Joe Hagen
Performance.
1970
as Harry Flowers
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
1980
as Nazi
Stoned
2005
as Landlord
Villain
1971
as Heavy (uncredited)
Running Out of Luck
1987
Sweeney!
1977
as Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant
Flame
1975
as Ron Harding
Runners
1983
as Hotel Desk Porter
Sweeney 2
1978
as Harry
That'll Be The Day
1973
as Jack
Coast to Coast
1987
as Cockney Gangster
Dreams of Leaving
1980
as Stievel
Something to Hide
1972
as Lorry Driver
Hide and Seek
1972
as Wykes
A Hole in Babylon
1979
as Gambler
The Operation
1973
as Ron
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
1984
as Lenny Stone
About Johnny Shannon
Johnny Shannon was an English actor. Best known for his role as gangster Harry Flowers in the cult film Performance, he appeared in numerous television and film productions over a 35-year period, often playing policemen or villains in crime dramas. Shannon had been an amateur boxer in his youth and was working as a trainer when he was asked to help James Fox prepare for his role in Performance. As a result, he landed the part of Harry Flowers. On this foundation he was able to build an acting career in film and on television which lasted throu… With 35 credits spanning from 1970 to 2005, Johnny Shannon has appeared in 21 films and 14 TV shows.
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Most Popular Johnny Shannon Movies
- The Prison (1974) — as Desk Sergeant
- Absolute Beginners (1986) — as Saltzman
- Scandal (1989) — as Peter Rachman
- Murphy's Stroke (1980) — as Joe Hagan / Joe Hagen
- Performance. (1970) — as Harry Flowers
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