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.
Filmography
Stoned
2005
as Landlord
Scandal
1989
as Peter Rachman
Running Out of Luck
1987
Coast to Coast
1987
as Cockney Gangster
Absolute Beginners
1986
as Saltzman
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
1984
as Lenny Stone
Runners
1983
as Hotel Desk Porter
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
1980
as Nazi
Murphy's Stroke
1980
as Joe Hagan
Murphy's Stroke
1980
as Joe Hagen
Dreams of Leaving
1980
as Stievel
A Hole in Babylon
1979
as Gambler
Sweeney 2
1978
as Harry
Sweeney!
1977
as Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant
Flame
1975
as Ron Harding
The Prison
1974
as Desk Sergeant
That'll Be The Day
1973
as Jack
Something to Hide
1973
as Lorry Driver
The Operation
1973
as Ron
Hide and Seek
1972
as Wykes
Villain
1971
as Heavy (uncredited)
Performance.
1970
as Harry Flowers