Johnny Shannon
Born in Lambeth, South London, England, UK — Jul 29 1932• Died Mar 17 2017
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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 1970…
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Johnny Shannon's Credits
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The Professionals
Harris
Minder
George
The Sweeney
Mason
Secret Army
Dutch Policeman
Fawlty Towers
Mr. Firkin
Budgie
Leopold King
Super Gran
Derek Morbid
The Fourth Arm
Warder
Bust
Mel
Scandal
Peter Rachman
Runners
Hotel Desk Porter
The XYY Man
Warren
Armchair Cinema
Desk Sergeant
Stoned
Landlord
Performance
Harry Flowers
Villain
Heavy (uncredited)
The Donati Conspiracy
Father Easton
Absolute Beginners
Saltzman
Flame
Ron Harding
Coast to Coast
Cockney Gangster
Murphy's Stroke
Joe Hagan
Hide and Seek
Wykes
Sweeney!
Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant
Dreams of Leaving
Stievel
Running Out of Luck
That'll Be The Day
Jack
The Prison
Desk Sergeant
The Operation
Ron
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
Nazi
Something to Hide
Lorry Driver
A Hole in Babylon
Gambler
Sweeney 2
Harry
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
Lenny Stone