Frank Shannon
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.
Known for
ActingBirthday
July 27, 1874Deathday
February 1, 1959Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
55Place of birth
IrelandAlso known as
Frank Connolly Shannon, Francis Shannon
Cast credits
Flash Gordon
Dr. Hans Zarkov
Mannequin
Police Sergeant at Jail (Uncredited)
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
Dr. Zarkov
The Texas Rangers
Captain Stafford
The Prisoner of Shark Island
Mr. Holt
Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars
Dr. Zarkov
Purple Death from Outer Space
Dr. Zarkov
Blondes at Work
Capt. McTavish
Torchy Blane.. Playing with Dynamite
Inspector McTavish
Torchy Runs for Mayor
Captain McTavish
Wildcat Bus
Sweeney
Woman in the Dark
Prison Warden
Black Gold
Dan O'Reilly
Federal Fugitives
Hammond
A Burglar to the Rescue
The Burglar, Holtz aka Jack Dunning
Rawhide Rangers
McDowell
Ever Since Eve
Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
Next Time I Marry
Police Lieutenant
The Murder of Dr. Harrigan
Police Sergeant
Men Without Names
Leahy
The Ship That Died
Minor Role (uncredited)Images
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