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Johnny Shannon

Johnny Shannon

Actor · Died March 17, 2017, aged 84 · 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. 

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 29, 1932
Died
March 17, 2017 (aged 84)
From
Lambeth, South London, England, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
12 on MovieCove · 35 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 22% in 30 days

Where can I watch Johnny Shannon's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 4 of their 12 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Johnny Shannon's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks.

Filmography

35 credits, 12 with a MovieCove page.

  • Stoned(2005)

    as Landlord

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Scandal(1989)

    as Peter Rachman

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Bust (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Mel

  • Running Out of Luck(1985)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Coast to Coast (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Cockney Gangster

  • Absolute Beginners(1986)

    as Saltzman

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Super Gran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Derek Morbid

  • Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Lenny Stone

  • Runners (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Hotel Desk Porter

  • The Fourth Arm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 1 episode · as Warder

  • The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle(1980)

    as Nazi

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Watch All Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 7 episodes · as Walters

  • Murphy's Stroke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Joe Hagan · as Joe Hagen

  • Dreams of Leaving (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Stievel

  • A Hole in Babylon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Gambler

  • Minder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as George · as Roly-Poly Peter · as Tony Benson

  • Sweeney 2(1978)

    as Harry

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • The Professionals (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Charley Turkel · as Harris

  • Secret Army(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Dutch Policeman

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Sweeney! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant

  • The XYY Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 5 episodes · as Warren

  • Fawlty Towers(1975)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Firkin

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Flame (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Ron Harding

  • The Sweeney(1975)

    Show 1 episode · as Mason

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Armchair Cinema (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Desk Sergeant

  • The Prison (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Desk Sergeant

  • The Donati Conspiracy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Father Easton

  • That'll Be the Day(1973)

    as Jack

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Something to Hide (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Lorry Driver

  • The Operation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Ron

  • Hide and Seek (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Wykes

  • Villains (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Tom Davies

  • Villain(1971)

    as Heavy (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Budgie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 1 episode · as Leopold King

  • Performance(1970)

    as Harry Flowers

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

Career shape

Film career

19702005

Peak 1970 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

Billing

usually 16th · top billed in 0% of 6 roles

Counts over their MovieCove titles; a title counts in every role they held on it. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.