Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
July 29, 1932
Place of Birth:
Lambeth, South London, England, UK
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Johnny Shannon
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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Stoned | Landlord |
| 1989 | Scandal | Peter Rachman |
| 1987 | Coast to Coast | Cockney Gangster |
| 1987 | Running Out of Luck | |
| 1986 | Absolute Beginners | Saltzman |
| 1984 | Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle | Lenny Stone |
| 1983 | Runners | Hotel Desk Porter |
| 1980 | The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle | Nazi |
| 1980 | Dreams of Leaving | Stievel |
| 1980 | Murphy's Stroke | Joe Hagan |
| 1979 | A Hole in Babylon | Gambler |
| 1978 | Sweeney 2 | Harry |
| 1977 | Sweeney! | Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant |
| 1975 | Flame | Ron Harding |
| 1973 | That'll Be The Day | Jack |
| 1973 | The Operation | Ron |
| 1972 | Something to Hide | Lorry Driver |
| 1972 | Hide and Seek | Wykes |
| 1971 | Villain | Heavy (uncredited) |
| 1970 | Performance | Harry Flowers |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Bust | Mel |
| 1985 | Super Gran | Derek Morbid |
| 1979 | Minder | George |
| 1979 | Minder | Roly-Poly Peter |
| 1979 | Minder | Tony Benson |
| 1977 | The Professionals | Harris |
| 1977 | Secret Army | Dutch Policeman |
| 1977 | The Professionals | Charley Turkel |
| 1975 | The Sweeney | Mason |
| 1975 | Fawlty Towers | Mr. Firkin |
| 1971 | Budgie | Leopold King |