Frank Shannon
Acting
Born 1874-07-27
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.
Known For
Popular credits
You Can't Take It with You
Mac (uncredited)
The Return of Frank James
Sheriff
Batman
Dr. Hayden
'G' Men
Police Chief at Lodge (uncredited)
Union Pacific
Old Man (uncredited)
The Prisoner of Shark Island
Mr. Holt
Flash Gordon
Dr. Hans Zarkov
Crack-Up
Train Station Gateman (Uncredited)
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
Dr. Zarkov
Mannequin
Police Sergeant at Jail (Uncredited)
The Texas Rangers
Captain Stafford
Woman in the Dark
Prison Warden
Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars
Dr. Zarkov
Brigham Young
Second Man with California Gold News
A Dangerous Profession
The Pace That Kills
Mr. Farley
A Dispatch from Reuters
Mr. O'Malley - Captain of the Nova Scotian (uncredited)
Ever Since Eve
Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
The Bride's Play
Sir John Mansfield
The Adventurous Blonde
Captain McTavish