Johnny Shannon
Actor
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
Scandal
as Peter Rachman 1989
Absolute Beginners
as Saltzman 1986
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
as Nazi 1980
Stoned
as Landlord 2005
Villain
as Heavy (uncredited) 1971
Sweeney!
as Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant 1977
That'll Be The Day
as Jack 1973
Flame
as Ron Harding 1975
Sweeney 2
as Harry 1978
Something to Hide
as Lorry Driver 1972
Hide and Seek
as Wykes 1972
Runners
as Hotel Desk Porter 1983
Running Out of Luck
1987
Murphy's Stroke
as Joe Hagan 1980
Murphy's Stroke
as Joe Hagen 1980
Coast to Coast
as Cockney Gangster 1987