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Frank Shannon

Frank Shannon

Acting Born Jul 27, 1874 -- Died Feb 01, 1959 · Ireland

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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Also Known For

You Can't Take It with You
7.5
movie
You Can't Take It with You
as Mac (uncredited)
1938
The Return of Frank James
6.3
movie
The Return of Frank James
as Sheriff
1940
Batman
6.2
movie
Batman
as Dr. Hayden
1943
'G' Men
6.6
movie
'G' Men
as Police Chief at Lodge (uncredited)
1935
Union Pacific
6.6
movie
Union Pacific
as Old Man (uncredited)
1939
The Prisoner of Shark Island
6.8
movie
The Prisoner of Shark Island
as Mr. Holt
1936
Flash Gordon
6.4
movie
Flash Gordon
as Dr. Hans Zarkov
1936
Crack-Up
5.6
movie
Crack-Up
as Train Station Gateman (Uncredited)
1946
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
5.8
movie
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
as Dr. Zarkov
1940
Mannequin
5.9
movie
Mannequin
as Police Sergeant at Jail (Uncredited)
1938
The Texas Rangers
6.4
movie
The Texas Rangers
as Captain Stafford
1936
Woman in the Dark
5.9
movie
Woman in the Dark
as Prison Warden
1934