
Johnny Shannon
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.
34 acting credits
Acting · 34

Minder
1979

The Professionals
1977

The Sweeney
1975

Secret Army
1977

Fawlty Towers
1975

Budgie
1971

Super Gran
1985

Bust
1987

The Fourth Arm
1983

Scandal
1989

The XYY Man
1976

Armchair Cinema
1974

Performance
1970

Villain
1971

Stoned
2005

Villains
1972

The Donati Conspiracy
1973

Sweeney 2
1978

Sweeney!
1977

Absolute Beginners
1986

Runners
1983

Running Out of Luck
1987

That'll Be The Day
1973

Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
1984

Coast to Coast
1987

The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
1980

Flame
1975

Murphy's Stroke
1980

Hide and Seek
1972

A Hole in Babylon
1979

The Prison
1974

Dreams of Leaving
1980

Something to Hide
1972

The Operation
1973