Frank Shannon
Acting
Born July 27, 1874 · Ireland
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.
Known For · 40 titles
You Can't Take It with You
Batman
'G' Men
Spaceship to the Unknown
Brigham Young
Union Pacific
The Return of Frank James
A Dangerous Profession
Ten Gentlemen from West Point
Road Gang
Flash Gordon
End of the Trail
The Prisoner of Shark Island
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
Torchy Gets Her Man
Crack-Up
Over the Wall
Woman in the Dark
The Adventurous Blonde
The Texas Rangers
Men Without Names
Torchy Blane in Chinatown
Ever Since Eve
The Phantom
Peril from the Planet Mongo
The Bride's Play
Purple Death from Outer Space
Mannequin
The Secret Code
The Murder of Dr. Harrigan
A Dispatch from Reuters
The Eagle's Brood
Emergency Squad
Torchy Runs for Mayor
Torchy Blane in Panama
Rulers of the Sea
The Night of Nights
Mars Attacks the World
Rocket Ship
Wildcat Bus