Johnny Shannon
Acting • Born 1932-07-29 – Died 2017-03-17
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.
Filmography
37 credits
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
Movie • 1980
Nazi
Flame
Movie • 1975
Ron Harding
Stoned
Movie • 2005
Landlord
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
Movie • 1984
Lenny Stone
Runners
Movie • 1983
Hotel Desk Porter
Villain
Movie • 1971
Heavy (uncredited)
Absolute Beginners
Movie • 1986
Saltzman
Scandal
Movie • 1989
Peter Rachman
Sweeney 2
Movie • 1978
Harry
Dreams of Leaving
Movie • 1980
Stievel
That'll Be The Day
Movie • 1973
Jack
Performance
Movie • 1970
Harry Flowers
Something to Hide
Movie • 1972
Lorry Driver
A Hole in Babylon
Movie • 1979
Gambler
The Operation
Movie • 1973
Ron
Murphy's Stroke
Movie • 1980
Joe Hagan
Coast to Coast
Movie • 1987
Cockney Gangster
Hide and Seek
Movie • 1972
Wykes
Sweeney!
Movie • 1977
Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant
Running Out of Luck
Movie • 1987
The Prison
Movie • 1974
Desk Sergeant
Murphy's Stroke
Movie • 1980
Joe Hagen
The Professionals
TV • 1977
Harris
The Sweeney
TV • 1975
Mason
Minder
TV • 1979
George
Minder
TV • 1979
Roly-Poly Peter
Minder
TV • 1979
Tony Benson
Super Gran
TV • 1985
Derek Morbid
Fawlty Towers
TV • 1975
Mr. Firkin
Secret Army
TV • 1977
Dutch Policeman
The Professionals
TV • 1977
Charley Turkel
Budgie
TV • 1971
Leopold King
Bust
TV • 1987
Mel
The Donati Conspiracy
TV • 1973
Father Easton
The Fourth Arm
TV • 1983
Warder
Armchair Cinema
TV • 1974
Desk Sergeant
The XYY Man
TV • 1976
Warren