Johnny Shannon
Known for ActingBorn 1932-07-29Died 2017-03-17Lambeth, South London, England, UK
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. Read more
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Fawlty Towers
1975 · Series
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A Hole in Babylon
1979 · Movie
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The Sweeney
1975 · Series
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The Donati Conspiracy
1973 · Series
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Secret Army
1977 · Series
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The Professionals
1977 · Series
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Villains
1972 · Series
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Flame
1975 · Movie
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Minder
1979 · Series
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Budgie
1971 · Series
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Coast to Coast
1987 · Movie
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Dreams of Leaving
1980 · Movie
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The XYY Man
1976 · Series
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Armchair Cinema
1974 · Series
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Performance.
1970 · Movie
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Sweeney!
1977 · Movie
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The Fourth Arm
1983 · Series
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Super Gran
1985 · Series
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That'll Be The Day
1973 · Movie
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The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
1980 · Movie
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Sweeney 2
1978 · Movie
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Villain
1971 · Movie
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Scandal
1989 · Movie
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Running Out of Luck
1987 · Movie
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Something to Hide
1972 · Movie
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Murphy's Stroke
1980 · Movie
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Bust
1987 · Series
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Absolute Beginners
1986 · Movie
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Stoned
2005 · Movie
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Runners
1983 · Movie
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Hide and Seek
1972 · Movie
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Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
1984 · Movie
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The Prison
1974 · Movie
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The Operation
1973 · Movie