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