Johnny Shannon
Born July 29, 1932 (Age: 93)
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Lambeth, South London, England, UK
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.
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.
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Filmography
Scandal
1989
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as Peter Rachman
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Age: 56
Running Out of Luck
1987
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as
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Age: 54
Coast to Coast
1987
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as Cockney Gangster
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Age: 54
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
1984
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as Lenny Stone
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Age: 52
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
1980
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as Nazi
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Age: 48
Murphy's Stroke
1980
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as Joe Hagan
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Age: 47
Dreams of Leaving
1980
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as Stievel
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Age: 47
Sweeney 2
1978
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as Harry
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Age: 45
The Prison
1974
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as Desk Sergeant
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Age: 41
That'll Be The Day
1973
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as Jack
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Age: 40
The Operation
1973
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as Ron
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Age: 40
Hide and Seek
1972
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as Wykes
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Age: 40
Something to Hide
1972
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as Lorry Driver
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Age: 39