Johnny Shannon
Known for: Acting
Born: July 28, 1932 in Lambeth, South London, England, UK - Died: March 16, 2017
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.
Known for
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The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
Nazi
Flame
Ron Harding
Stoned
Landlord
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
Lenny Stone
Runners
Hotel Desk Porter
Villain
Heavy (uncredited)
Absolute Beginners
Saltzman
Scandal
Peter Rachman
Sweeney 2
Harry
Dreams of Leaving
Stievel
That'll Be The Day
Jack
Performance
Harry Flowers
Something to Hide
Lorry Driver
A Hole in Babylon
Gambler
The Operation
Ron
Coast to Coast
Cockney Gangster
Hide and Seek
Wykes
Sweeney!
Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant
Running Out of Luck
The Prison
Desk Sergeant
The Professionals
Harris
The Sweeney
Mason
Minder
George
Super Gran
Derek Morbid