
Acting
Johnny Shannon
Acting · Born 1932-07-29 · Lambeth, South London, England, UK
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.
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FilmStoned
2005 · Landlord
FilmScandal
1989 · Peter Rachman

Bust
1987 · Mel
FilmRunning Out of Luck
1987
FilmCoast to Coast
1987 · Cockney Gangster
FilmAbsolute Beginners
1986 · Saltzman

Super Gran
1985 · Derek Morbid
FilmRunners
1983 · Hotel Desk Porter

The Fourth Arm
1983 · Warder
FilmThe Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
1980 · Nazi
Watch All Night
Watch All Night
1980 · Walters
FilmMurphy's Stroke
1980 · Joe Hagan
FilmDreams of Leaving
1980 · Stievel
FilmA Hole in Babylon
1979 · Gambler

Minder
1979 · George
FilmSweeney 2
1978 · Harry

The Professionals
1977 · Harris

Secret Army
1977 · Dutch Policeman
FilmSweeney!
1977 · Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant

The XYY Man
1976 · Warren

Fawlty Towers
1975 · Mr. Firkin
FilmFlame
1975 · Ron Harding

The Sweeney
1975 · Mason

Armchair Cinema
1974 · Desk Sergeant

The Donati Conspiracy
1973 · Father Easton
FilmThat'll Be The Day
1973 · Jack
FilmSomething to Hide
1973 · Lorry Driver
FilmHide and Seek
1972 · Wykes

Villains
1972 · Tom Davies
FilmVillain
1971 · Heavy (uncredited)

Budgie
1971 · Leopold King
FilmPerformance.
1970 · Harry Flowers