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Frank Shannon

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2.2 Popularity Jul 27, 1874 (84 years old) Ireland

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.

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Known For

The Return of Frank James
The Return of Frank James
1940 as Sheriff
You Can't Take It with You
You Can't Take It with You
1938 as Mac (uncredited)
The Prisoner of Shark Island
The Prisoner of Shark Island
1936 as Mr. Holt
Flash Gordon
Flash Gordon
1936 as Dr. Hans Zarkov
Batman
Batman
1943 as Dr. Hayden
Union Pacific
Union Pacific
1939 as Old Man (uncredited)

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.

Filmography 57

1966
Purple Death from Outer Space Movie

as Dr. Zarkov

1966
Spaceship to the Unknown Movie

as Dr. Hans Zarkov (archive footage)

1949
A Dangerous Profession Movie
1946
Crack-Up Movie

as Train Station Gateman (Uncredited)

1943
The Phantom Movie

as Prof. Davidson (uncredited)

1943
The Phantom Movie

as Professor Davidson

1943
Batman Movie

as Dr. Hayden

1942
The Secret Code Movie

as Police Commissioner

1942
Ten Gentlemen from West Point Movie

as Senator (uncredited)

1941
Rawhide Rangers Movie

as McDowell

1941
Federal Fugitives Movie

as Hammond

1940
A Dispatch from Reuters Movie

as Mr. O'Malley - Captain of the Nova Scotian (uncredited)

1940
Brigham Young Movie

as Second Man with California Gold News

1940
Wildcat Bus Movie

as Sweeney

1940
The Return of Frank James Movie

as Sheriff

1940
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe Movie

as Dr. Zarkov

1940
Emergency Squad Movie

as Construction Supervisor at Elevator

1939
The Night of Nights Movie

as Frank, the Bartender (uncredited)

1939
Rulers of the Sea Movie

as Kelsey (Uncredited)

1939
Torchy Blane.. Playing with Dynamite Movie

as Inspector McTavish

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday July 27, 1874 (84 years old)
Died February 01, 1959
Place of Birth Ireland
Also Known As Frank Connolly Shannon, Francis Shannon
Years Active 1913 - 1966
Popularity 2.2
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57 Total Credits
57 Movie Roles
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