About
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
MinderSeries • 1979
The ProfessionalsSeries • 1977
The SweeneySeries • 1975
Secret ArmySeries • 1977
Fawlty TowersSeries • 1975
BudgieSeries • 1971
Absolute BeginnersMovie • 1986
ScandalMovie • 1989
Performance.Movie • 1970
StonedMovie • 2005
VillainMovie • 1971
The Great Rock 'n' Roll SwindleMovie • 1980
That'll Be The DayMovie • 1973
Sweeney!Movie • 1977