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Frank Shannon

Bio: Frank Shannon was an Irish-born stage and screen performer. He had his film debut in The Prisoner of Zenda (1913)
Born: Mon, Jul 27 1874
Birthplace: Ireland

Death: Sun, Feb 01 1959
Frank Shannon is 84 years old
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Poster of Purple Death from Outer Space
Purple Death from Outer Space
Frank Shannon would have been no older than 84 in Purple Death from Outer Space as 'Dr. Zarkov'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of Spaceship to the Unknown
Spaceship to the Unknown
Frank Shannon would have been no older than 84 in Spaceship to the Unknown as 'Dr. Hans Zarkov (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of A Dangerous Profession
A Dangerous Profession
Frank Shannon was 75 in A Dangerous Profession
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1949
Poster of Crack-Up
Crack-Up
Frank Shannon was 72 in Crack-Up as 'Train Station Gateman (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1946
Poster of The Phantom
The Phantom
Frank Shannon was 69 in The Phantom as 'Prof. Davidson (uncredited), Professor Davidson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1943
Poster of Batman
Batman
Frank Shannon was 68 in Batman as 'Dr. Hayden'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1943
Poster of The Secret Code
The Secret Code
Frank Shannon was 68 in The Secret Code as 'Police Commissioner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1942
Poster of Ten Gentlemen from West Point
Ten Gentlemen from West Point
Frank Shannon was 67 in Ten Gentlemen from West Point as 'Senator (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1942
Poster of Rawhide Rangers
Rawhide Rangers
Frank Shannon was 66 in Rawhide Rangers as 'McDowell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 18 1941
Poster of Federal Fugitives
Federal Fugitives
Frank Shannon was 66 in Federal Fugitives as 'Hammond'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 29 1941
Poster of A Dispatch from Reuters
A Dispatch from Reuters
Frank Shannon was 66 in A Dispatch from Reuters as 'Mr. O'Malley - Captain of the Nova Scotian (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 1940
Poster of Brigham Young
Brigham Young
Frank Shannon was 66 in Brigham Young as 'Second Man with California Gold News'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1940
Poster of Wildcat Bus
Wildcat Bus
Frank Shannon was 66 in Wildcat Bus as 'Sweeney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1940
Poster of The Return of Frank James
The Return of Frank James
Frank Shannon was 66 in The Return of Frank James as 'Sheriff'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 10 1940
Poster of Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
Frank Shannon was 65 in Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe as 'Dr. Zarkov'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 1940
Poster of Emergency Squad
Emergency Squad
Frank Shannon was 65 in Emergency Squad as 'Construction Supervisor at Elevator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 05 1940
Poster of The Night of Nights
The Night of Nights
Frank Shannon was 65 in The Night of Nights as 'Frank, the Bartender (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1939
Poster of Rulers of the Sea
Rulers of the Sea
Frank Shannon was 65 in Rulers of the Sea as 'Kelsey (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 08 1939
Poster of Torchy Blane.. Playing with Dynamite
Torchy Blane.. Playing with Dynamite
Frank Shannon was 65 in Torchy Blane.. Playing with Dynamite as 'Inspector McTavish'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 12 1939
Poster of Torchy Runs for Mayor
Torchy Runs for Mayor
Frank Shannon was 64 in Torchy Runs for Mayor as 'Captain McTavish'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1939
Poster of Union Pacific
Union Pacific
Frank Shannon was 64 in Union Pacific as 'Old Man (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1939
Poster of Torchy Blane in Chinatown
Torchy Blane in Chinatown
Frank Shannon was 64 in Torchy Blane in Chinatown as 'Police Capt. McTavish'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 02 1939
Poster of Next Time I Marry
Next Time I Marry
Frank Shannon was 64 in Next Time I Marry as 'Police Lieutenant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 1938
Poster of Torchy Gets Her Man
Torchy Gets Her Man
Frank Shannon was 64 in Torchy Gets Her Man as 'Police Captain McTavish (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 1938
Poster of Mars Attacks the World
Mars Attacks the World
Frank Shannon was 64 in Mars Attacks the World as 'Dr. Alexis Zarkov'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 07 1938
Poster of You Can't Take It with You
You Can't Take It with You
Frank Shannon was 64 in You Can't Take It with You as 'Mac (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1938
Poster of Torchy Blane in Panama
Torchy Blane in Panama
Frank Shannon was 63 in Torchy Blane in Panama as 'Captain McTavish'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 07 1938
Poster of Over the Wall
Over the Wall
Frank Shannon was 63 in Over the Wall as 'Duke Slattery - Policeman with Warrant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 02 1938
Poster of Flash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From Mars
Flash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From Mars
Frank Shannon was 63 in Flash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From Mars as 'Dr. Alexis Zarkov'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 21 1938
Poster of Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars
Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars
Frank Shannon was 63 in Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars as 'Dr. Zarkov'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 21 1938
Poster of Rocket Ship
Rocket Ship
Frank Shannon was 63 in Rocket Ship as 'Dr. Hans Zarkov'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 05 1938
Poster of The Ship That Died
The Ship That Died
Frank Shannon was 63 in The Ship That Died as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 19 1938
Poster of Blondes at Work
Blondes at Work
Frank Shannon was 63 in Blondes at Work as 'Capt. McTavish'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 05 1938
Poster of Mannequin
Mannequin
Frank Shannon was 63 in Mannequin as 'Police Sergeant at Jail (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 21 1938
Poster of The Adventurous Blonde
The Adventurous Blonde
Frank Shannon was 63 in The Adventurous Blonde as 'Captain McTavish'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 13 1937
Poster of Ever Since Eve
Ever Since Eve
Frank Shannon was 62 in Ever Since Eve as 'Desk Sergeant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 15 1937
Poster of End of the Trail
End of the Trail
Frank Shannon was 62 in End of the Trail as 'Sheriff Anderson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 1936
Poster of The Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers
Frank Shannon was 62 in The Texas Rangers as 'Captain Stafford'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1936
Poster of Flash Gordon
Flash Gordon
Frank Shannon was 61 in Flash Gordon as 'Dr. Hans Zarkov'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 06 1936
Poster of Road Gang
Road Gang
Frank Shannon was 61 in Road Gang as 'Chaplain (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 28 1936
Poster of The Prisoner of Shark Island
The Prisoner of Shark Island
Frank Shannon was 61 in The Prisoner of Shark Island as 'Mr. Holt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1936
Poster of The Perfect Set-Up
The Perfect Set-Up
Frank Shannon was 61 in The Perfect Set-Up as 'Detective Hewitt (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1936
Poster of Black Gold
Black Gold
Frank Shannon was 61 in Black Gold as 'Dan O'Reilly'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 19 1936
Poster of The Murder of Dr. Harrigan
The Murder of Dr. Harrigan
Frank Shannon was 61 in The Murder of Dr. Harrigan as 'Police Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 11 1936
Poster of The Pace That Kills
The Pace That Kills
Frank Shannon was 61 in The Pace That Kills as 'Mr. Farley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1935
Poster of The Eagle's Brood
The Eagle's Brood
Frank Shannon was 61 in The Eagle's Brood as 'Mike'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1935
Poster of Men Without Names
Men Without Names
Frank Shannon was 60 in Men Without Names as 'Leahy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 29 1935
Poster of 'G' Men
'G' Men
Frank Shannon was 60 in 'G' Men as 'Police Chief at Lodge (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 04 1935
Poster of Woman in the Dark
Woman in the Dark
Frank Shannon was 60 in Woman in the Dark as 'Prison Warden'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1934
Poster of A Burglar to the Rescue
A Burglar to the Rescue
Frank Shannon was 57 in A Burglar to the Rescue as 'The Burglar, Holtz aka Jack Dunning'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 07 1931
Poster of Monsieur Beaucaire
Monsieur Beaucaire
Frank Shannon was 50 in Monsieur Beaucaire as 'Badger'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 11 1924
Poster of Icebound
Icebound
Frank Shannon was 49 in Icebound as 'Judge Bradford'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 02 1924
Poster of The Bride's Play
The Bride's Play
Frank Shannon was 47 in The Bride's Play as 'Sir John Mansfield'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 22 1922
Poster of Boomerang Bill
Boomerang Bill
Frank Shannon was 47 in Boomerang Bill as 'Terrence O'Malley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 15 1922
Poster of The Prisoner of Zenda
The Prisoner of Zenda
Frank Shannon was 38 in The Prisoner of Zenda as 'Detchard'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 18 1913

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