Frank Shannon

Frank Shannon

Deceased · Born: Jul 27, 1874 · Died: Feb 1, 1959

Known For

Flash GordonFlash Gordon
Blondes at WorkBlondes at Work
Torchy Runs for MayorTorchy Runs for Mayor
Torchy Blane in ChinatownTorchy Blane in Chinatown
The Return of Frank JamesThe Return of Frank James
Flash Gordon Conquers the UniverseFlash Gordon Conquers the Universe

Personal Details

BornJul 27, 1874 Ireland

Biography

Frank Shannon was an Irish-born stage and screen performer. He had his film debut in The Prisoner of Zenda (1913). He is most fondly remembered as the brilliant Dr. Zarkov in the three Flash Gordon serials.

Career

1966
Peril from the Planet Mongo
Peril from the Planet Mongo as Dr. Zarkov
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Spaceship to the Unknown
Spaceship to the Unknown as Dr. Hans Zarkov (archive footage)
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Deadly Ray from Mars
Deadly Ray from Mars as Dr. Zarkov
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Purple Death from Outer Space
Purple Death from Outer Space as Dr. Zarkov
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1943
The Phantom
The Phantom as Professor Davidson
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1941
Rawhide Rangers
Rawhide Rangers as McDowell
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Federal Fugitives
Federal Fugitives as Hammond
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1940
Wildcat Bus
Wildcat Bus as Sweeney
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Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe as Dr. Zarkov
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1939
Torchy Blane.. Playing with Dynamite
Torchy Blane.. Playing with Dynamite as Inspector McTavish
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Torchy Runs for Mayor
Torchy Runs for Mayor as Captain McTavish
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Torchy Blane in Chinatown
Torchy Blane in Chinatown as Police Capt. McTavish
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1938
Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars
Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars as Dr. Zarkov
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Blondes at Work
Blondes at Work as Capt. McTavish
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Rocket Ship
Rocket Ship as Dr. Hans Zarkov
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Torchy Blane in Panama
Torchy Blane in Panama as Captain McTavish
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1937
Affairs of Cappy Ricks
Affairs of Cappy Ricks as Captain Braddock
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1936
The Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers as Captain Stafford
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Black Gold
Black Gold as Dan O'Reilly
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Flash Gordon
Flash Gordon as Dr. Hans Zarkov
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1935
The Eagle's Brood
The Eagle's Brood as Mike
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The Pace That Kills
The Pace That Kills as Mr. Farley
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1934
Woman in the Dark
Woman in the Dark as Prison Warden
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1922
The Bride's Play
The Bride's Play as Sir John Mansfield
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