
Acting
Johnny Shannon
Birth Date
July 29, 1932
Death Date
March 17, 2017
(passed away at 84)
Place of Birth
Lambeth, South London, England, UK
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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.
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Minder
George
1979 • 1 episode

The Professionals
Harris
1977 • 1 episode

The Sweeney
Mason
1975 • 1 episode

Secret Army
Dutch Policeman
1977 • 1 episode

Fawlty Towers
Mr. Firkin
1975 • 1 episode

Budgie
Leopold King
1971 • 1 episode

Super Gran
Derek Morbid
1985 • 1 episode

Villains
Tom Davies
1972 • 1 episode

The XYY Man
Warren
1976 • 5 episodes

Bust
Mel
1987 • 1 episode

The Fourth Arm
Warder
1983 • 1 episode

Scandal
Peter Rachman
1989

Absolute Beginners
Saltzman
1986

Armchair Cinema
Desk Sergeant
1974 • 1 episode

The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
Nazi
1980

The Donati Conspiracy
Father Easton
1973 • 1 episode

Performance.
Harry Flowers
1970

Running Out of Luck
1987

Stoned
Landlord
2005

The Prison
Desk Sergeant
1974