
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.

Hide and Seek
1972 · as Wykes

Scandal
1989 · as Peter Rachman

Absolute Beginners
1986 · as Saltzman

Murphy's Stroke
1980 · as Joe Hagan

Stoned
2005 · as Landlord

The Prison
1974 · as Desk Sergeant

Runners
1983 · as Hotel Desk Porter

Sweeney 2
1978 · as Harry

Performance.
1970 · as Harry Flowers

Coast to Coast
1987 · as Cockney Gangster

The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
1980 · as Nazi

Villain
1971 · as Heavy (uncredited)

Dreams of Leaving
1980 · as Stievel

That'll Be The Day
1973 · as Jack

Sweeney!
1977 · as Scotland Yard Duty Sergeant

The Operation
1973 · as Ron

Flame
1975 · as Ron Harding

Running Out of Luck
1987