Harry Swoger

Harry Swoger

Deceased · Born: Mar 6, 1919 · Died: Jun 14, 1970

Personal Details

BornMar 6, 1919 Clinton, Ohio, USA

Biography

Harry Swoger, a versatile and prolific character actor, whose impressive career spanned more than a decade, left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, but tragically, his life was cut short when he succumbed to death on a late Sunday afternoon, specifically June 14, 1970, at the Valley Emergency Hospital, located in the city of Van Nuys, within the state of California.

A memorial ceremony was solemnly conducted on the eighteenth day of June in the year nineteen hundred and seventy, within the confines of Steen's Mortuary, a revered establishment situated in the vibrant city of North Hollywood, nestled in the heart of California, as a poignant tribute to the life and legacy of a remarkable individual.

The illustrious career of Swoger, spanning a remarkable duration of over one hundred television shows, predominantly consisting of thrilling westerns, commenced at the ripe age of forty in the year nineteen hundred and fifty-nine, and continued to unfold until his tragic and untimely demise at the youthful age of fifty-one in the year nineteen hundred and seventy.

**Next Person Biography:**

Not only did Swoger's illustrious career in acting take center stage, but he was also an ardent participant in a multitude of esteemed professional and social organizations.

• He was a dedicated member of The Screen Actors Guild, a prestigious union that represents the interests of actors and actresses in the film and television industry.

• Furthermore, Swoger was a proud affiliate of Farmers Lodge #153 F. and A.M. of Fredonia, Ohio, a fraternal organization that emphasizes the importance of community service, charity, and moral values.

• Moreover, he was an esteemed member of Scioto, Consistory, Columbus, Ohio, a high-level Masonic organization that emphasizes the principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth.

• As a testament to his dedication and commitment to the organization, Swoger held the esteemed position of 32nd Degree Mason, a distinction reserved for those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, wisdom, and character.

Career

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1969
The Over-the-Hill Gang
The Over-the-Hill Gang as Mac, the Bartender
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Hello, Dolly!
Hello, Dolly! as Trunk Mover (uncredited)
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1964
Fate Is the Hunter
Fate Is the Hunter as Airport Employee (uncredited)
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1963
The Fugitive
The Fugitive as Wally Wilson
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1961
Angel Baby
Angel Baby as Big Cripple
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Pocketful of Miracles
Pocketful of Miracles as Darcey's Henchman (uncredited)
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1960
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond as Big Harry Weston (uncredited)
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1959
Law of the Plainsman
Law of the Plainsman as Hobey Jarrod