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Frank Shannon
Born 1874-07-27Ireland
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Peril from the Planet MongoDr. ZarkovFlash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From MarsDr. Alexis ZarkovPurple Death from Outer SpaceDr. ZarkovSpaceship to the UnknownDr. Hans Zarkov (archive footage)A Dangerous ProfessionRoleCrack-UpTrain Station Gateman (Uncredited)The PhantomProf. Davidson (uncredited)The PhantomProfessor DavidsonBatmanDr. HaydenThe Secret CodePolice CommissionerTen Gentlemen from West PointSenator (uncredited)Rawhide RangersMcDowellFederal FugitivesHammondA Dispatch from ReutersMr. O'Malley - Captain of the Nova Scotian (uncredited)Brigham YoungSecond Man with California Gold NewsWildcat BusSweeneyThe Return of Frank JamesSheriffFlash Gordon Conquers the UniverseDr. ZarkovEmergency SquadConstruction Supervisor at ElevatorThe Night of NightsFrank, the Bartender (uncredited)Rulers of the SeaKelsey (Uncredited)Torchy Blane... Playing with DynamiteInspector McTavishTorchy Runs for MayorCaptain McTavishUnion PacificOld Man (uncredited)