Johnny Shannon
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.
Acting
TV
Fawlty Towers
as Mr. Firkin
1975
Movie
Performance
as Harry Flowers
1970
Movie
Scandal
as Peter Rachman
1989
Movie
Absolute Beginners
as Saltzman
1986
Movie
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
as Nazi
1980
Movie
Stoned
as Landlord
2005
TV
The Professionals
as Harris
1977
TV
The Professionals
as Charley Turkel
1977
Movie
Villain
as Heavy (uncredited)
1971
TV
Minder
as George
1979
TV
Minder
as Roly-Poly Peter
1979
TV
Minder
as Tony Benson
1979
Movie
Sweeney!
as Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant
1977
TV
The Sweeney
as Mason
1975
Movie
That'll Be The Day
as Jack
1973
TV
Super Gran
as Derek Morbid
1985
Movie
Flame
as Ron Harding
1975
Movie
Sweeney 2
as Harry
1978
TV
Secret Army
as Dutch Policeman
1977
Movie
Hide and Seek
as Wykes
1972
Movie
Something to Hide
as Lorry Driver
1972
Movie
Running Out of Luck
1987
TV
Budgie
as Leopold King
1971
Movie
Runners
as Hotel Desk Porter
1983