
Johnny Shannon
Known for: Acting
Born: July 29, 1932
Died: March 17, 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 ca…
Known for

Dreams of Leaving
1980

The Operation
1973

Flame
1975

Performance.
1970

Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
1984

Something to Hide
1972

The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
1980

That'll Be The Day
1973

Murphy's Stroke
1980

A Hole in Babylon
1979

Sweeney 2
1978

Stoned
2005

Hide and Seek
1972

Coast to Coast
1987

Sweeney!
1977

The Prison
1974

The Professionals
1977

Scandal
1989

The Sweeney
1975

Runners
1983

Minder
1979

Super Gran
1985

Fawlty Towers
1975

Absolute Beginners
1986

Secret Army
1977

Villain
1971

Budgie
1971

Bust
1987

The Donati Conspiracy
1973

The Fourth Arm
1983

Armchair Cinema
1974

The XYY Man
1976

Running Out of Luck
1987

Villains
1972
Watch All Night
1980