Johnny Shannon
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.
Movie Appearances
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
as Nazi
1980
Flame
as Ron Harding
1975
Stoned
as Landlord
2005
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
as Lenny Stone
1984
Runners
as Hotel Desk Porter
1983
Villain
as Heavy (uncredited)
1971
Absolute Beginners
as Saltzman
1986
Scandal
as Peter Rachman
1989
Sweeney 2
as Harry
1978
Dreams of Leaving
as Stievel
1980
That'll Be The Day
as Jack
1973
Performance
as Harry Flowers
1970
Something to Hide
as Lorry Driver
1972
A Hole in Babylon
as Gambler
1979
The Operation
as Ron
1973
Murphy's Stroke
as Joe Hagan
1980
Coast to Coast
as Cockney Gangster
1987
Hide and Seek
as Wykes
1972
Sweeney!
as Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant
1977
Running Out of Luck
1987
TV Appearances
The Professionals
as Harris
1977
The Sweeney
as Mason
1975
Minder
as George
1979
Minder
as Roly-Poly Peter
1979
Minder
as Tony Benson
1979
Super Gran
as Derek Morbid
1985
Fawlty Towers
as Mr. Firkin
1975
Secret Army
as Dutch Policeman
1977
The Professionals
as Charley Turkel
1977
Budgie
as Leopold King
1971
Bust
as Mel
1987
The Donati Conspiracy
as Father Easton
1973