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