6.4
Movie
Acting
Frank Shannon
- Born
- Died
- (aged 84)
- Birthplace
- Ireland
- Credits
- 57 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
6.4
Movie
6.2
Movie
Batman
6.8
Movie
The Prisoner of Shark Island
6.4
Movie
Flash Gordon
5.8
Movie
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
6.6
Movie
The Texas Rangers
6.1
Movie
Woman in the Dark
6.3
Movie
Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars
4.6
Movie
Brigham Young
3.1
Movie
The Pace That Kills
5.7
Movie
A Dangerous Profession
5.3
Movie
The Adventurous Blonde
5.2
Movie
The Bride's Play
6.3
Movie
Blondes at Work
6.6
Movie
The Phantom
5.9
Movie
Torchy Runs for Mayor
5.4
Movie
Wildcat Bus
5.8
Movie
Torchy Blane in Panama
Acting credits 57
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Peril from the Planet Mongo Film | Dr. Zarkov |
| 1966 | Flash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From Mars Film | Dr. Alexis Zarkov |
| 1966 | Purple Death from Outer Space Film | Dr. Zarkov |
| 1966 | Spaceship to the Unknown Film | Dr. Hans Zarkov (archive footage) |
| 1949 | A Dangerous Profession Film | |
| 1946 | Crack-Up Film | Train Station Gateman (Uncredited) |
| 1943 | The Phantom Film | Prof. Davidson (uncredited), Professor Davidson |
| 1943 | Batman Film | Dr. Hayden |
| 1942 | The Secret Code Film | Police Commissioner |
| 1942 | Ten Gentlemen from West Point Film | Senator (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Rawhide Rangers Film | McDowell |
| 1941 | Federal Fugitives Film | Hammond |
| 1940 | A Dispatch from Reuters Film | Mr. O'Malley - Captain of the Nova Scotian (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Brigham Young Film | Second Man with California Gold News |
| 1940 | Wildcat Bus Film | Sweeney |
| 1940 | The Return of Frank James Film | Sheriff |
| 1940 | Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe Film | Dr. Zarkov |
| 1940 | Emergency Squad Film | Construction Supervisor at Elevator |
| 1939 | The Night of Nights Film | Frank, the Bartender (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Rulers of the Sea Film | Kelsey (Uncredited) |
| 1939 | Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite Film | Inspector McTavish |
| 1939 | Torchy Runs for Mayor Film | Captain McTavish |
| 1939 | Union Pacific Film | Old Man (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Torchy Blane in Chinatown Film | Police Capt. McTavish |
| 1938 | Next Time I Marry Film | Police Lieutenant (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Torchy Gets Her Man Film | Police Captain McTavish (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Mars Attacks the World Film | Dr. Alexis Zarkov |
| 1938 | You Can't Take It with You Film | Mac (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Torchy Blane in Panama Film | Captain McTavish |
| 1938 | Over the Wall Film | Duke Slattery - Policeman with Warrant |
| 1938 | Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars Film | Dr. Zarkov |
| 1938 | Rocket Ship Film | Dr. Hans Zarkov |
| 1938 | The Ship That Died Film | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Blondes at Work Film | Capt. McTavish |
| 1938 | Mannequin Film | Police Sergeant at Jail (Uncredited) |
| 1937 | The Adventurous Blonde Film | Captain McTavish |
| 1937 | Ever Since Eve Film | Desk Sergeant (uncredited) |
| 1936 | End of the Trail Film | Sheriff Anderson |
| 1936 | The Texas Rangers Film | Captain Stafford |
| 1936 | Flash Gordon Film | Dr. Hans Zarkov |
| 1936 | Road Gang Film | Chaplain (uncredited) |
| 1936 | The Prisoner of Shark Island Film | Mr. Holt |
| 1936 | The Perfect Set-Up Film | Detective Hewitt (uncredited) |
| 1936 | Black Gold Film | Dan O'Reilly |
| 1936 | The Murder of Dr. Harrigan Film | Police Sergeant |
| 1935 | The Pace That Kills Film | Mr. Farley |
| 1935 | The Eagle's Brood Film | Mike |
| 1935 | Men Without Names Film | Agent Joe |
| 1935 | 'G' Men Film | Police Chief at Lodge (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Woman in the Dark Film | Prison Warden |
| 1931 | A Burglar to the Rescue Film | The Burglar, Holtz aka Jack Dunning |
| 1924 | Monsieur Beaucaire Film | Badger |
| 1924 | Icebound Film | Judge Bradford |
| 1922 | The Bride's Play Film | Sir John Mansfield |
| 1922 | Boomerang Bill Film | Terrence O'Malley |
| 1921 | Perjury Film | Phil Rourke |
| 1913 | The Prisoner of Zenda Film | Detchard |