Johnny Shannon

Johnny Shannon (born 29 July 1932) is an English actor who appeared in numerous television and film productions over a 40-year period, often playing policemen or crooks in crime dramas.

Johnny Shannon
Born (1932-07-29) 29 July 1932
Lambeth, London, England
OccupationActor

Shannon's most memorable roles include the crime lord Harry Flowers in the cult film Performance (1970), Jack in That'll Be the Day (1973), the Agent in Slade In Flame (1975), the caged music executive in The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980), Peter Rachman in Scandal (1989), and as a landlord in Stoned (2005).

Shannon has appeared as several characters in the Thames Television comdedy-drama series Minder. His first appearance was in the episode A Tethered Goat, in which he appeared as George Lewis, the owner of an escort agency. He later played "Roly-Poly Peter" in the episode Second Hand Pose.

Other television appearances include; EastEnders, Z-Cars, Beryl's Lot, Fawlty Towers, The Sweeney, The Bill and as London Gangster Charlie Turkel in The Professionals episode Old Dog with New Tricks.

Shannon's other interests include watching horse racing and boxing.[1]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1970PerformanceHarry Flowers
1971VillainHeavyUncredited
1972Hide and SeekWykes
1972Something to HideLorry Driver
1973That'll Be the DayJack
1975Slade in FlameRon Harding
1977Sweeney!Scotland Yard Duty Sgt.
1978Sweeney 2Harry - Villain
1980The Great Rock 'n' Roll SwindleMan in Prison Cage
1983RunnersThe Hotel - Desk Porter
1986Absolute BeginnersSaltzman
1987Running Out of Luck
1989ScandalPeter Rachman
2005StonedLandlord

References

  1. Eddie Pedder (1985). Who's Who on Television, 3rd Edition. Michael Joseph. ISBN 0-907965-31-8.


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