Johnny Shannon

Actor

Johnny Shannon

Born July 29, 1932 in Lambeth, South London, England, UKDied March 17, 201720 films

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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Performance. posterFirst watchPerformance.19706.8as Harry FlowersA supporting role in one of the best-rated films of their career.In underworld terms, Chas Devlin is a 'performer,' a gangster with a talent for violence and intimidation. Turner is a reclusive rock superstar.View film

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Scandal poster6.0Scandal1989Absolute Beginners poster5.5Absolute Beginners1986Stoned poster5.2Stoned2005

Filmography

20 films as actor
  1. 2005StonedLandlord
  2. 1989ScandalPeter Rachman
  3. 1987Running Out of Luck
  4. 1987Coast to CoastCockney Gangster
  5. 1986Absolute BeginnersSaltzman
  6. 1984Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and MuscleLenny Stone
  7. 1983RunnersHotel Desk Porter
  8. 1980Murphy's StrokeJoe Hagan
  9. 1980Dreams of LeavingStievel
  10. 1979A Hole in BabylonGambler
  11. 1978Sweeney 2Harry
  12. 1977Sweeney!Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant
  13. 1975FlameRon Harding
  14. 1974The PrisonDesk Sergeant
  15. 1973That'll Be The DayJack
  16. 1973Something to HideLorry Driver
  17. 1973The OperationRon
  18. 1972Hide and SeekWykes
  19. 1971VillainHeavy (uncredited)
  20. 1970Performance.Harry Flowers