Frank Shannon
Acting
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.
Born: July 27, 1874 · Ireland
Filmography (29)
A Dangerous Profession
1949
Actor
Crack-Up
1946
Actor: Train Station Gate…
The Phantom
1943
Actor: Prof. Davidson (un…Actor: Professor Davidson
Batman
1943
Actor: Dr. Hayden
Ten Gentlemen from West Point
1942
Actor: Senator (uncredite…
A Dispatch from Reuters
1940
Actor: Mr. O'Malley - Cap…
Brigham Young
1940
Actor: Second Man with Ca…
Wildcat Bus
1940
Actor: Sweeney
The Return of Frank James
1940
Actor: Sheriff
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
1940
Actor: Dr. Zarkov
Torchy Runs for Mayor
1939
Actor: Captain McTavish
Union Pacific
1939
Actor: Old Man (uncredite…
Next Time I Marry
1938
Actor: Police Lieutenant …
Torchy Gets Her Man
1938
Actor: Police Captain McT…
You Can't Take It with You
1938
Actor: Mac (uncredited)
Torchy Blane in Panama
1938
Actor: Captain McTavish
Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars
1938
Actor: Dr. Zarkov
Blondes at Work
1938
Actor: Capt. McTavish
Mannequin
1938
Actor: Police Sergeant at…
The Adventurous Blonde
1937
Actor: Captain McTavish
Ever Since Eve
1937
Actor: Desk Sergeant (unc…
The Texas Rangers
1936
Actor: Captain Stafford
Flash Gordon
1936
Actor: Dr. Hans Zarkov
The Prisoner of Shark Island
1936
Actor: Mr. Holt
The Pace That Kills
1935
Actor: Mr. Farley
'G' Men
1935
Actor: Police Chief at Lo…
Woman in the Dark
1934
Actor: Prison Warden
Monsieur Beaucaire
1924
Actor: Badger
The Bride's Play
1922
Actor: Sir John Mansfield