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Ken Swofford

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1933-07-25

Day of Death

2018-11-01

Place of Birth

DuQuoin - Illinois - USA

Ken Swofford

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ken Swofford (July 25, 1933 - November 1, 2018) was an American film and television actor noted for his red hair and ruddy complexion. He was often cast as "everyman", villains, or policemen. Between 1962 and 1995, Swofford's film credits included The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson, Thelma and Louise, Black Roses and The Andromeda Strain, while his TV career during the same period was prolific. Appearing repeatedly as a guest and/or in recurring roles, he is best remembered as Quentin Morlock in Fame, Lt. Griffin in Switch, Cutler in The Oregon Trail, Al Barber in Rich Man, Poor Man Book II, Lt. Catalano in Murder, She Wrote and columnist Frank Flanagan in Ellery Queen.

Filmography (43)

⭐ 6.1 Role: Officer White (voice)

Teacher's Pet

2004
⭐ 6.6 Role: Coach (voice)

Recess: School's Out

2001
⭐ 9.0 Role: Unknown

Cops n Roberts

1995
⭐ 8.0 Role: Charlie Tewksbury

Gunsmoke: To the Last Man

1992
⭐ 5.2 Role: Coach

The Taking of Beverly Hills

1991
⭐ 7.0 Role: Al Barbar

Rewrite for Murder

1991
⭐ 4.7 Role: Van Stamp

Murder in High Places

1991
⭐ 7.6 Role: Major

Thelma & Louise

1991
⭐ 5.1 Role: Mayor Farnsworth

Black Roses

1988
⭐ 5.0 Role: Frank Gregson

The Stepford Children

1987
⭐ 5.6 Role: Al Coleman

Hunter's Blood

1986
⭐ 5.3 Role: Ed Nebel

Terror at London Bridge

1985
⭐ 7.0 Role: Witchita Pike

The Gambler: The Adventure Continues

1983
⭐ 7.0 Role: Sergeant Wagner

M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers

1983
⭐ 6.6 Role: Weasel

Annie

1982