Johnny Shannon
Acting·Jul 29, 1932·Lambeth, South London, England, UK
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NA/10 avgNo member ratings yetJohnny 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.
| Film | Credit |
|---|---|
 Stoned2005 · Landlord | Landlord |
 Scandal1989 · Peter Rachman | Peter Rachman |
 Running Out of Luck1987 · Actor | Actor |
 Coast to Coast1987 · Cockney Gangster | Cockney Gangster |
 Absolute Beginners1986 · Saltzman | Saltzman |
 Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle1984 · Lenny Stone | Lenny Stone |
 Runners1983 · Hotel Desk Porter | Hotel Desk Porter |
 The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle1980 · Nazi | Nazi |
 Murphy's Stroke1980 · Joe Hagan, Joe Hagen | Joe Hagan, Joe Hagen |
 Dreams of Leaving1980 · Stievel | Stievel |
 A Hole in Babylon1979 · Gambler | Gambler |
 Sweeney 21978 · Harry | Harry |
 Sweeney!1977 · Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant | Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant |
 Flame1975 · Ron Harding | Ron Harding |
 The Prison1974 · Desk Sergeant | Desk Sergeant |
 That'll Be The Day1973 · Jack | Jack |
 Something to Hide1973 · Lorry Driver | Lorry Driver |
 The Operation1973 · Ron | Ron |
 Hide and Seek1972 · Wykes | Wykes |
 Villain1971 · Heavy (uncredited) | Heavy (uncredited) |
 Performance.1970 · Harry Flowers | Harry Flowers |