Frank Shannon

1874-07-27 – 1959-02-01 (age 84) Ireland

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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.

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Frank Shannon

Known For

You Can't Take It with You

You Can't Take It with You

1938

as Mac (uncredited)

Union Pacific

Union Pacific

1939

as Old Man (uncredited)

Batman

Batman

1943

as Dr. Hayden

The Return of Frank James

The Return of Frank James

1940

as Sheriff

'G' Men

'G' Men

1935

as Police Chief at Lodge (uncredited)

Flash Gordon

Flash Gordon

1936

as Dr. Hans Zarkov

The Prisoner of Shark Island

The Prisoner of Shark Island

1936

as Mr. Holt

Brigham Young

Brigham Young

1940

as Second Man with California Gold News

Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe

Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe

1940

as Dr. Zarkov

A Dangerous Profession

A Dangerous Profession

1949

Emergency Squad

Emergency Squad

1940

as Construction Supervisor at Elevator

Mannequin

Mannequin

1938

as Police Sergeant at Jail (Uncredited)

The Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers

1936

as Captain Stafford

Road Gang

Road Gang

1936

as Chaplain (uncredited)

Torchy Blane in Chinatown

Torchy Blane in Chinatown

1939

as Police Capt. McTavish

The Bride's Play

The Bride's Play

1922

as Sir John Mansfield

A Dispatch from Reuters

A Dispatch from Reuters

1940

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

Ten Gentlemen from West Point

Ten Gentlemen from West Point

1942

as Senator (uncredited)

Ever Since Eve

Ever Since Eve

1937

as Desk Sergeant (uncredited)

Rocket Ship

Rocket Ship

1938

as Dr. Hans Zarkov