Frank Shannon
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 27, 1874 in Ireland
- Died
- February 1, 1959
- Active Years
- 1921–1966 (46 Years)
- Total Credits
- 58 credits in database
Acting Born Jul 27, 1874 Died Feb 1, 1959 Ireland 58 credits
Biography
Frank Shannon works in acting. Born July 27, 1874 in Ireland. Died February 1, 1959. Archytele tracks 58 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Peril from the Planet MongoPurple Death from Outer SpaceSpaceship to the UnknownFlash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From Mars
A Dangerous Profession
Crack-Up
BatmanThe PhantomThe Phantom
Ten Gentlemen from West PointThe Secret Code
Rawhide RangersFederal Fugitives
Brigham YoungThe Return of Frank JamesFlash Gordon Conquers the UniverseA Dispatch from ReutersEmergency Squad
Union PacificThe Night of NightsTorchy Blane in ChinatownTorchy Blane... Playing with DynamiteRulers of the Sea
You Can't Take It with YouTorchy Gets Her ManFlash Gordon's Trip to MarsMars Attacks the WorldMannequin
Ever Since EveThe Adventurous Blonde
Flash GordonRoad GangThe Prisoner of Shark IslandThe Texas RangersEnd of the Trail
'G' MenThe Eagle's BroodThe Pace That KillsMen Without Names
Woman in the Dark
A Burglar to the Rescue
Monsieur BeaucaireIcebound
The Bride's PlayBoomerang Bill
Perjury
The Prisoner of Zenda
Full Filmography
58 titles- Peril from the Planet Mongo (1966) as Dr. Zarkov
- Purple Death from Outer Space (1966) as Dr. Zarkov
- Spaceship to the Unknown (1966) as Dr. Hans Zarkov (archive footage)
- Flash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From Mars (1966) as Dr. Alexis Zarkov
- A Dangerous Profession (1949)
- Crack-Up (1946) as Train Station Gateman (Uncredited)
- Batman (1943) as Dr. Hayden
- The Phantom (1943) as Prof. Davidson (uncredited)
- The Phantom (1943) as Professor Davidson
- Ten Gentlemen from West Point (1942) as Senator (uncredited)
- The Secret Code (1942) as Police Commissioner
- Rawhide Rangers (1941) as McDowell
- Federal Fugitives (1941) as Hammond
- Brigham Young (1940) as Second Man with California Gold News
- The Return of Frank James (1940) as Sheriff
- Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940) as Dr. Zarkov
- A Dispatch from Reuters (1940) as Mr. O'Malley - Captain of the Nova Scotian (uncredited)
- Emergency Squad (1940) as Construction Supervisor at Elevator
- Wildcat Bus (1940) as Sweeney
- Union Pacific (1939) as Old Man (uncredited)
- The Night of Nights (1939) as Frank, the Bartender (uncredited)
- Torchy Blane in Chinatown (1939) as Police Capt. McTavish
- Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite (1939) as Inspector McTavish
- Rulers of the Sea (1939) as Kelsey (Uncredited)
- Torchy Runs for Mayor (1939) as Captain McTavish
- You Can't Take It with You (1938) as Mac (uncredited)
- Torchy Gets Her Man (1938) as Police Captain McTavish (uncredited)
- Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars (1938) as Dr. Zarkov
- Mars Attacks the World (1938) as Dr. Alexis Zarkov
- Mannequin (1938) as Police Sergeant at Jail (Uncredited)
- The Ship That Died (1938) as Minor Role (uncredited)
- Blondes at Work (1938) as Capt. McTavish
- Torchy Blane in Panama (1938) as Captain McTavish
- Next Time I Marry (1938) as Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
- Rocket Ship (1938) as Dr. Hans Zarkov
- Over the Wall (1938) as Duke Slattery - Policeman with Warrant
- Ever Since Eve (1937) as Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
- The Adventurous Blonde (1937) as Captain McTavish
- Flash Gordon (1936) as Dr. Hans Zarkov
- Road Gang (1936) as Chaplain (uncredited)
- The Prisoner of Shark Island (1936) as Mr. Holt
- The Texas Rangers (1936) as Captain Stafford
- End of the Trail (1936) as Sheriff Anderson
- Black Gold (1936) as Dan O'Reilly
- The Murder of Dr. Harrigan (1936) as Police Sergeant
- The Perfect Set-Up (1936) as Detective Hewitt (uncredited)
- 'G' Men (1935) as Police Chief at Lodge (uncredited)
- The Eagle's Brood (1935) as Mike
- The Pace That Kills (1935) as Mr. Farley
- Men Without Names (1935) as Agent Joe
- Woman in the Dark (1934) as Prison Warden
- A Burglar to the Rescue (1931) as The Burglar, Holtz aka Jack Dunning
- Monsieur Beaucaire (1924) as Badger
- Icebound (1924) as Judge Bradford
- The Bride's Play (1922) as Sir John Mansfield
- Boomerang Bill (1922) as Terrence O'Malley
- Perjury (1921) as Phil Rourke
- The Prisoner of Zenda (1913) as Detchard
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Frank Shannon best known for?
Frank Shannon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Peril from the Planet Mongo (1966), Amatørenes mester (2016), You Can't Take It with You (1938), The Borgias (2011).
When and where was Frank Shannon born?
Frank Shannon was born on July 27, 1874 in Ireland. They passed away on February 1, 1959.
How many credits does Frank Shannon have?
Frank Shannon has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1921 to 1966.
What is Frank Shannon's background in cinema and television?
Frank Shannon was an Irish-born stage and screen performer. He had his film debut in The Prisoner of Zenda (1913). He is most fondly remembered as the brilliant Dr. Zarkov in the three Flash Gordon serials.
Frank Shannon by the numbers
58credits
58films
0TV series
1913–1966active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- You Can't Take It with You (1938) as Mac (uncredited) — aged about 63
- Peril from the Planet Mongo (1966) as Dr. Zarkov — aged about 91
- The Eagle's Brood (1935) as Mike — aged about 60
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