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Johnny Shannon

Jul 29, 1932 - Mar 17, 2017 (84 years old) in Lambeth, South London, England, UK

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

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Minder
George
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The Professionals
Harris
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Secret Army
Dutch Policeman
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The Sweeney
Mason
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Super Gran
Derek Morbid
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Fawlty Towers
Mr. Firkin
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Budgie
Leopold King
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Scandal
Peter Rachman
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Villain
Heavy (uncredited)
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That'll Be The Day
Jack

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