Johnny Shannon
Acting
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.
Filmography 35
Movies (21)
Stoned2005Landlord
Scandal1989Peter Rachman
Running Out of Luck1987
Coast to Coast1987Cockney Gangster
Absolute Beginners1986Saltzman
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle1984Lenny Stone
Runners1983Hotel Desk Porter
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle1980Nazi
Murphy's Stroke1980Joe Hagan
Dreams of Leaving1980Stievel
A Hole in Babylon1979Gambler
Sweeney 21978Harry
Sweeney!1977Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant
Flame1975Ron Harding
The Prison1974Desk Sergeant
That'll Be The Day1973Jack
The Operation1973Ron
Hide and Seek1972Wykes
Something to Hide1972Lorry Driver
Villain1971Heavy (uncredited)
Performance.1970Harry Flowers
Shows (14)
Bust1987Mel
Super Gran1985Derek Morbid
The Fourth Arm1983Warder- Watch All Night1980Walters
Minder1979George
The Professionals1977Harris
Secret Army1977Dutch Policeman
The XYY Man1976Warren
Fawlty Towers1975Mr. Firkin
The Sweeney1975Mason
Armchair Cinema1974Desk Sergeant
The Donati Conspiracy1973Father Easton
Villains1972Tom Davies
Budgie1971Leopold King