Johnny Shannon
Acting
Born: 1932-07-29 in Lambeth, South London, England, UK
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.
Known For
Minder
George
Minder
Roly-Poly Peter
Minder
Tony Benson
The Professionals
Harris
The Professionals
Charley Turkel
The Sweeney
Mason
Fawlty Towers
Mr. Firkin
Villains
Tom Davies
Secret Army
Dutch Policeman
Budgie
Leopold King
Super Gran
Derek Morbid
The Fourth Arm
Warder
The XYY Man
Warren
Bust
Mel
Scandal
Peter Rachman
Absolute Beginners
Saltzman
Performance.
Harry Flowers
Armchair Cinema
Desk Sergeant
Stoned
Landlord
The Donati Conspiracy
Father Easton
The Prison
Desk Sergeant
Runners
Hotel Desk Porter
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
Nazi
Sweeney 2
Harry
Murphy's Stroke
Joe Hagan
Murphy's Stroke
Joe Hagen
Villain
Heavy (uncredited)
Sweeney!
Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant
Hide and Seek
Wykes
Running Out of Luck
Flame
Ron Harding
That'll Be The Day
Jack
Dreams of Leaving
Stievel
Something to Hide
Lorry Driver
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
Lenny Stone
A Hole in Babylon
Gambler
The Operation
Ron
Coast to Coast
Cockney Gangster