Johnny Shannon
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 titles)
5.2MovieStoned
Landlord · 2005
6.0MovieScandal
Peter Rachman · 1989
5.5ShowBust
Mel · 1987
5.8MovieRunning Out of Luck
1987
7.0MovieCoast to Coast
Cockney Gangster · 1987
5.5MovieAbsolute Beginners
Saltzman · 1986
6.4ShowSuper Gran
Derek Morbid · 1985
MovieGive Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
Lenny Stone · 1984
5.4MovieRunners
Hotel Desk Porter · 1983
6.5ShowThe Fourth Arm
Warder · 1983
6.4MovieThe Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
Nazi · 1980
Watch All Night
Walters · 1980
5.8MovieMurphy's Stroke
Joe Hagan · 1980
7.0MovieDreams of Leaving
Stievel · 1980
8.0MovieA Hole in Babylon
Gambler · 1979
7.2ShowMinder
George · 1979
6.2MovieSweeney 2
Harry · 1978
7.6ShowThe Professionals
Harris · 1977
7.7ShowSecret Army
Dutch Policeman · 1977
6.7MovieSweeney!
Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant · 1977
7.0ShowThe XYY Man
Warren · 1976
8.3ShowFawlty Towers
Mr. Firkin · 1975
7.3MovieFlame
Ron Harding · 1975
8.0ShowThe Sweeney
Mason · 1975
7.0ShowArmchair Cinema
Desk Sergeant · 1974
MovieThe Prison
Desk Sergeant · 1974
8.0ShowThe Donati Conspiracy
Father Easton · 1973
6.5MovieThat'll Be The Day
Jack · 1973
MovieThe Operation
Ron · 1973
5.5MovieHide and Seek
Wykes · 1972