David Swift

David Swift

Deceased · Born: Apr 3, 1931 · Died: Apr 8, 2016

1990
1989
1977

Known For

The Day of the JackalThe Day of the Jackal
Jack & SarahJack & Sarah
Drop the Dead DonkeyDrop the Dead Donkey
Travels with My AuntTravels with My Aunt

Personal Details

BornApr 3, 1931 Liverpool, Lancashire, England, UK
Relatives
  • Clive Swift (Sibling)
  • Joe Swift (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

David Swift, a renowned English actor, entered the world on April 3, 1931, in the vibrant city of Liverpool, situated in the picturesque county of Lancashire, within the United Kingdom. Throughout his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, with notable roles in films such as "The Day of the Jackal" (1973),"Vanity Fair" (1987),and "Jack the Ripper" (1988).

In his personal life, David Swift was deeply devoted to his loving wife, Paula Jacobs, with whom he shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Career

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2003
Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher
Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher as Harold McEwan
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1995
Jack & Sarah
Jack & Sarah as Michael
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1991
Amnesty International's Big 30
Amnesty International's Big 30 as Henry Davenport
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1990
Drop the Dead Donkey
Drop the Dead Donkey as Henry Davenport
{"id":60537,"title":"Countdown to War","year":"1989","character":"Daladier","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/countdown-to-war","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60537.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60537.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Countdown to War
Countdown to War as Daladier
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Poirot
Poirot as Henry Reedburn
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The Paradise Club
The Paradise Club as Max Wartbug
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1988
We Think the World of You
We Think the World of You as Bill
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1985
Operation Julie
Operation Julie as Det. Supt. David Gosling
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1984
Arthur's Hallowed Ground
Arthur's Hallowed Ground as Lionel
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1983
Crystal Spirit: Orwell on Jura
Crystal Spirit: Orwell on Jura as Richard Rees
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1981
The Bunker
The Bunker as Gen. Rattenhuber
{"id":10156,"title":"The Professionals","year":1980,"character":"Sir Kenneth","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-professionals","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10156.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10156.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
The Professionals
The Professionals as Sir Kenneth
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1978
The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare as Duke of Northumberland
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Les Miserables
Les Miserables as Troufiat
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1977
The Black Panther
The Black Panther as Det. Chief Superintendent
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The Assignment
The Assignment
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1974
Who Killed Lamb?
Who Killed Lamb? as Insp. Havelock
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The Internecine Project
The Internecine Project as Chester Drake
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1973
No Sex Please - We're British
No Sex Please - We're British as Inspector Paul
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The Day of the Jackal
The Day of the Jackal as Montclair
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1972
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
ITV Saturday Night Theatre as Mr Armistead
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Travels with My Aunt
Travels with My Aunt as John Sparrow
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War & Peace
War & Peace as Napoleon Bonaparte
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1994
An Audience with Bob Monkhouse
An Audience with Bob Monkhouse