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Johnny Shannon
Actor
Born July 29, 1932Died March 17, 2017 (84 years)
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
| 2005 | Stoned · as Landlord |
| 1989 | Scandal · as Peter Rachman |
| 1987 | Bust (TV Series) · as Mel |
| 1986 | Absolute Beginners · as Saltzman |
| 1985 | EastEnders (TV Series) · as Alfie Phillips |
| 1985 | Super Gran (TV Series) · as Derek Morbid |
| 1985 | |
| 1984 | Screen Two (TV Series) · as Cockney Gangster |
| 1984 | The Bill (TV Series) · as Peter Ellis |
| 1984 | Big Deal (1984) (TV Series) · as Billy 'gasper' Bunyan |
| 1983 | Give us a Break (TV Series) · as Lenny Stone |
| 1983 | Runners · as Hotel Desk Porter |
| 1983 | The Fourth Arm (TV Series) · as Warder |
| 1981 | The Kenny Everett Television Show (TV Series) · as Various |
| 1981 | The Chinese Detective (TV Series) · as Butcher |
| 1980 | The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle · as Nazi |
| 1980 | Murphy's Stroke · as Joe Hagan |
| 1980 | Keep It in the Family (TV Series) · as Mr. Ryder |
| 1979 | The Racing Game (TV Series) · as Forbes |
| 1979 | Minder (TV Series) · as George |
| 1979 | Tales of the Unexpected (TV Series) · as Gambler |
| 1978 | Sweeney 2 · as Harry |
| 1978 | Hazell (TV Series) · as Benny |
| 1977 | The Professionals (TV Series) · as Harris |
| 1977 | The Other One (TV Series) · as Chas |
| 1977 | Secret Army (TV Series) · as Dutch Policeman |
| 1977 | Sweeney! · as Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant |
| 1976 | The XYY Man (TV Series) · as Warren |
| 1976 | When the Boat Comes In (TV Series) · as Taxi Driver |
| 1975 | Fawlty Towers (TV Series) · as Mr. Firkin |
| 1975 | Angels (TV Series) · as Mr. Green |
| 1975 | Slade in Flame · as Ron Harding |
| 1975 | The Sweeney (TV Series) · as Mason |
| 1974 | Armchair Cinema (TV Series) · as Desk Sergeant |
| 1973 | Jack the Ripper (TV Series) · as John Mccarthy |
| 1973 | That'll Be the Day · as Jack |
| 1972 | Hide and Seek · as Wykes |
| 1972 | Whodunnit? (UK) (TV Series) · as George Gibbs |
| 1972 | Something to Hide · as Lorry Driver |
| 1971 | Villain · as Heavy (uncredited) |
| 1971 | Budgie (TV Series) · as Leopold King |
| 1970 | Play for Today (TV Series) · as Gambler |
| 1970 | Performance · as Harry Flowers |
| 1969 | The Gold Robbers (TV Series) · as Nechros |
| 1968 | The Morecambe and Wise Show (TV Series) · as Park Bench Bully |
| 1967 | Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width (TV Series) · as David Weinberg |
| 1963 | The Dick Emery Show (TV Series) · as Foster Dad |
| 1962 | Z Cars (TV Series) · as Benny |
| 1955 | Dixon of Dock Green (TV Series) · as Bert Fenning |