Johnny Shannon
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- July 29, 1932
- Died
- March 17, 2017
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Stoned 2005
as Landlord
Scandal 1989
as Peter Rachman
Running Out of Luck 1987
Actor
Coast to Coast 1987
as Cockney Gangster
Absolute Beginners 1986
as Saltzman
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle 1984
as Lenny Stone
Runners 1983
as Hotel Desk Porter
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle 1980
as Nazi
Murphy's Stroke 1980
as Joe Hagan, as Joe Hagen
Dreams of Leaving 1980
as Stievel
A Hole in Babylon 1979
as Gambler
Sweeney 2 1978
as Harry
Sweeney! 1977
as Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant
Flame 1975
as Ron Harding
The Prison 1974
as Desk Sergeant
That'll Be The Day 1973
as Jack
Something to Hide 1973
as Lorry Driver
The Operation 1973
as Ron
Hide and Seek 1972
as Wykes
Villain 1971
as Heavy (uncredited)
Performance. 1970
as Harry Flowers
Credits from TMDB.