Johnny Shannon
Biography
Johnny Shannon works in acting. Born July 29, 1932 in Lambeth, South London, England, UK. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Minder (1979) as George
- Minder (1979) as Roly-Poly Peter
- Minder (1979) as Tony Benson
- The Professionals (1977) as Harris
- The Professionals (1977) as Charley Turkel
- The Sweeney (1975) as Mason
- Secret Army (1977) as Dutch Policeman
- Fawlty Towers (1975) as Mr. Firkin
- Budgie (1971) as Leopold King
- Super Gran (1985) as Derek Morbid
- Villains (1972) as Tom Davies
- The Fourth Arm (1983) as Warder
- Bust (1987) as Mel
- Scandal (1989) as Peter Rachman
- The XYY Man (1976) as Warren
- The Donati Conspiracy (1973) as Father Easton
- Armchair Cinema (1974) as Desk Sergeant
- Absolute Beginners (1986) as Saltzman
- Performance. (1970) as Harry Flowers
- Stoned (2005) as Landlord
- Villain (1971) as Heavy (uncredited)
- Runners (1983) as Hotel Desk Porter
- Sweeney 2 (1978) as Harry
- The Prison (1974) as Desk Sergeant
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Johnny Shannon best known for?
Johnny Shannon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Far from the Madding Crowd (1967), Far from the Madding Crowd (1967), Far from the Madding Crowd (1967), The Professionals (1977).
When and where was Johnny Shannon born?
Johnny Shannon was born on July 29, 1932 in Lambeth, South London, England, UK.
How many credits does Johnny Shannon have?
Johnny Shannon has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2005.
What is Johnny Shannon's background in cinema and television?
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 tra...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Fawlty Towers (1975) as Mr. Firkin — aged about 42
- The Sweeney (1975) as Mason — aged about 42
- Secret Army (1977) as Dutch Policeman — aged about 44
- The Professionals (1977) as Harris — aged about 44
- The Professionals (1977) as Charley Turkel — aged about 44
- Villains (1972) as Tom Davies — aged about 39
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