Frank Shannon
Actor
84 years (Jul 27, 1874 – Feb 1, 1959)Ireland
Frank Shannon is credited as an Irish actor, and the sources are quiet about the rest. The dates on the credits stretch across 113 years. The role that can be documented is in 'The Return of Frank James', the character Sheriff. He turns up in 'Batman' as well. He was 39 when the first credit was filed.
Frank Shannon
Actor
Frank Shannon is credited as an Irish actor, and the sources are quiet about the rest. The dates on the credits stretch across 113 years. The role that can be documented is in 'The Return of Frank James', the character Sheriff. He turns up in 'Batman' as well. He was 39 when the first credit was filed.
Movies: 50 titles
Plays Dr. Hayden
Batman
1943
Plays Dr. Hans Zarkov
Flash Gordon
1936
Plays Second Man with California Gold News
Brigham Young
1940
Plays Sheriff
The Return of Frank James
1940
Plays Mr. Holt
The Prisoner of Shark Island
1936
Plays Dr. Zarkov
Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars
1938
Plays The Burglar, Holtz aka Jack Dunning
A Burglar to the Rescue
1931
Plays Dr. Zarkov
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
1940
Plays Captain Stafford
The Texas Rangers
1936
Plays Sheriff Anderson
End of the Trail
1936
Plays Mr. Farley
The Pace That Kills
1935
Plays Mike
The Eagle's Brood
1935
Plays Dr. Alexis Zarkov
Mars Attacks the World
1938
Plays Police Capt. McTavish
Torchy Blane in Chinatown
1939
Plays Dan O'Reilly
Black Gold
1936
Plays Inspector McTavish
Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite
1939
Plays Capt. McTavish
Blondes at Work
1938
Plays Captain McTavish
Torchy Blane in Panama
1938
Plays Sir John Mansfield
The Bride's Play
1922
Plays Prison Warden
Woman in the Dark
1934
Plays Captain McTavish
Torchy Runs for Mayor
1939
Plays Dr. Hans Zarkov
Rocket Ship
1938
Plays Police Sergeant
The Murder of Dr. Harrigan
1936
Plays Badger
Monsieur Beaucaire
1924
Plays Agent Joe
Men Without Names
1935
Plays Police Commissioner
The Secret Code
1942
Plays Captain McTavish
The Adventurous Blonde
1937
Plays Duke Slattery - Policeman with Warrant
Over the Wall
1938
Plays Sweeney
Wildcat Bus
1940
Plays Hammond
Federal Fugitives
1941
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Crack-Up
Train Station Gateman (Uncredited)
1946
The Phantom
Prof. Davidson (uncredited)
1943
Batman
Dr. Hayden
1943
The Secret Code
Police Commissioner
1942
Ten Gentlemen from West Point
Senator (uncredited)
1942
Federal Fugitives
Hammond
1941
A Dispatch from Reuters
Mr. O'Malley - Captain of the Nova Scotian (uncredited)
1940
Brigham Young
Second Man with California Gold News
1940
Wildcat Bus
Sweeney
1940
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Frank Shannon still alive?
Frank Shannon passed away on February 1, 1959 at age 84.
What are the most famous roles of Frank Shannon?
Frank Shannon is best known for roles in You Can't Take It with You, The Return of Frank James, Batman.
How many movies has Frank Shannon been in?
Over a 46-year career (since 1913), Frank Shannon has appeared in 50 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Frank Shannon's first movie?
The career of Frank Shannon began with The Prisoner of Zenda (1913).
What is Frank Shannon's most recent movie or series?
Frank Shannon's most recent release is A Dangerous Profession, which premiered on December 10, 1949.
Frank Shannon
1874-07-27 · 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.