Johnny Shannon
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Acting Credits
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 ca...
Known For
Filmography
Stoned
2005
as Landlord
Scandal
1989
as Peter Rachman
Coast to Coast
1987
as Cockney Gangster
Running Out of Luck
1987
Bust
1987
as Mel
Absolute Beginners
1986
as Saltzman
Super Gran
1985
as Derek Morbid
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
1984
as Lenny Stone
Runners
1983
as Hotel Desk Porter
The Fourth Arm
1983
as Warder
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
1980
as Nazi
Dreams of Leaving
1980
as Stievel
Murphy's Stroke
1980
as Joe Hagan
Murphy's Stroke
1980
as Joe Hagen
Watch All Night
1980
as Walters
A Hole in Babylon
1979
as Gambler
Minder
1979
as George
Minder
1979
as Roly-Poly Peter
Minder
1979
as Tony Benson
Sweeney 2
1978
as Harry
Sweeney!
1977
as Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant
The Professionals
1977
as Harris
Secret Army
1977
as Dutch Policeman
The Professionals
1977
as Charley Turkel
The XYY Man
1976
as Warren
Flame
1975
as Ron Harding
The Sweeney
1975
as Mason
Fawlty Towers
1975
as Mr. Firkin
The Prison
1974
as Desk Sergeant
Armchair Cinema
1974
as Desk Sergeant
That'll Be The Day
1973
as Jack
Something to Hide
1973
as Lorry Driver
The Operation
1973
as Ron
The Donati Conspiracy
1973
as Father Easton
Hide and Seek
1972
as Wykes
Villains
1972
as Tom Davies
Villain
1971
as Heavy (uncredited)
Budgie
1971
as Leopold King
Performance.
1970
as Harry Flowers