Johnny Shannon
Acting

Johnny Shannon

Born 29 July 1932 · Lambeth, South London, England, UK · Died 17 March 2017

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. 

Known for

Fawlty Towers
Performance.
Scandal
Absolute Beginners
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
Stoned
Sweeney!
That'll Be The Day
Flame
Sweeney 2
Hide and Seek
Running Out of Luck
Stoned
Scandal
Coast to Coast
Running Out of Luck
Absolute Beginners
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
Runners
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
Dreams of Leaving
Murphy's Stroke
A Hole in Babylon
Sweeney 2
Sweeney!
Flame
The Prison
That'll Be The Day
Something to Hide
The Operation
Hide and Seek
Performance.
Johnny Shannon · Midrow