Frank Shannon

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

You Can't Take It with You

as Mac (uncredited)

The Return of Frank James

as Sheriff

Batman

as Dr. Hayden

'G' Men

as Police Chief at Lodge (uncredited)

Union Pacific

as Old Man (uncredited)

The Prisoner of Shark Island

as Mr. Holt

Flash Gordon

as Dr. Hans Zarkov

Crack-Up

as Train Station Gateman (Uncredited)

Mannequin

as Police Sergeant at Jail (Uncredited)

Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe

as Dr. Zarkov