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. 

Cast

The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle

Nazi

Flame

Ron Harding

Stoned

Landlord

Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle

Lenny Stone

Runners

Hotel Desk Porter

Villain

Heavy (uncredited)

Absolute Beginners

Saltzman

Scandal

Peter Rachman

Sweeney 2

Harry

Dreams of Leaving

Stievel

That'll Be The Day

Jack

Performance

Harry Flowers

Something to Hide

Lorry Driver

A Hole in Babylon

Gambler

The Operation

Ron

Murphy's Stroke

Joe Hagan

Coast to Coast

Cockney Gangster

Hide and Seek

Wykes

Sweeney!

Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant

Running Out of Luck

Unknown

The Prison

Desk Sergeant