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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Fawlty Towers (1975) — Mr. Firkin
2. Performance. (1970) — Harry Flowers
3. Scandal (1989) — Peter Rachman
4. Absolute Beginners (1986) — Saltzman
5. The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980) — Nazi
6. Stoned (2005) — Landlord
7. Villain (1971) — Heavy (uncredited)
8. The Professionals (1977) — Harris
9. Minder (1979) — George
10. Sweeney! (1977) — Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant
11. The Sweeney (1975) — Mason
12. That'll Be The Day (1973) — Jack
13. Super Gran (1985) — Derek Morbid
14. Flame (1975) — Ron Harding
15. Secret Army (1977) — Dutch Policeman
16. Sweeney 2 (1978) — Harry
17. Hide and Seek (1972) — Wykes
18. Something to Hide (1972) — Lorry Driver
19. Running Out of Luck (1987)
20. Budgie (1971) — Leopold King
21. Runners (1983) — Hotel Desk Porter
22. Murphy's Stroke (1980) — Joe Hagan
23. The XYY Man (1976) — Warren
24. Villains (1972) — Tom Davies
25. Coast to Coast (1987) — Cockney Gangster
26. Bust (1987) — Mel
27. The Donati Conspiracy (1973) — Father Easton
28. The Fourth Arm (1983) — Warder
29. Dreams of Leaving (1980) — Stievel
30. A Hole in Babylon (1979) — Gambler
31. Armchair Cinema (1974) — Desk Sergeant
32. Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle (1984) — Lenny Stone
33. The Operation (1973) — Ron
34. The Prison (1974) — Desk Sergeant
35. Watch All Night (1980) — Walters