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

Mac (uncredited)

The Return of Frank James

Sheriff

Union Pacific

Old Man (uncredited)

The Prisoner of Shark Island

Mr. Holt

Batman

Dr. Hayden

A Dispatch from Reuters

Mr. O'Malley - Captain of the Nova Scotian (uncredited)

'G' Men

Police Chief at Lodge (uncredited)

Brigham Young

Second Man with California Gold News