Jeremy Swift

Jeremy Swift

64 · Born: Jun 27, 1960

Personal Details

BornJun 27, 1960 Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England, UK

Biography

Jeremy Swift, a talented English actor born in 1960 in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. His impressive career spans multiple decades and genres, from theatre to television and film.

Jeremy's professional journey began with a touring revue show that visited prisons and borstals, followed by a stint in theatre, where he worked with renowned institutions such as The National Theatre and the West End. His notable roles in plays like "What The Butler Saw" and "Abigail's Party" showcased his versatility as a performer.

As he entered his 30s, Jeremy transitioned to television, landing roles in the acclaimed adaptations of "Vanity Fair" and the cult classic "The Smoking Room" on the BBC. This marked the beginning of his journey into major feature films, including "Gosford Park," "Amazing Grace," "Oliver Twist," "Fred Claus," and "Jupiter Ascending."

Jeremy's international recognition came with his portrayal of Mr. Spratt, the loyal butler to Maggie Smith's character, in the hit series "Downton Abbey." He also appeared in the critically acclaimed "Foyle's War," playing the role of Glenvil Harris.

In his personal life, Jeremy is married to the talented actress Mary Roscoe, with whom he has two children. The family resides in London, where Jeremy continues to hone his craft and entertain audiences worldwide.

Career

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2025
Snow White
Snow White as Doc (voice)
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2024
10 Lives
10 Lives as Happy (voice)
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Sweetpea
Sweetpea as Norman
{"id":208436,"title":"The Art of Love","year":"2022","character":"Ben Parker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-art-of-love-2022","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_208436.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_208436.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
The Art of Love
The Art of Love as Ben Parker
{"id":103835619,"title":"Ted Lasso","year":2020,"character":"Leslie Higgins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/ted-lasso","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2noork6sojgg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2noork6sojgg.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
Ted Lasso
Ted Lasso as Leslie Higgins
{"id":140569,"title":"The Importance of Being Earnest","year":"2018","character":"Reverend Chasuble","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-importance-of-being-earnest-2018","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_140569.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_140569.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
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Mary Poppins Returns
Mary Poppins Returns as Gooding / Badger (voice)
{"id":116511,"title":"Gun Shy","year":"2017","character":"Charlie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gun-shy-2017","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1fkev4adfkc8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1fkev4adfkc8.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
Gun Shy
Gun Shy as Charlie
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C.B. Strike
C.B. Strike as Owen Quine
{"id":112568,"title":"#Starvecrow","year":"2016","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/starvecrow","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_112568.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_112568.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
{"id":12117,"title":"National Treasure","year":2016,"character":"Simon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/national-treasure","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_12117.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_12117.jpg"},"released":1}
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2015
Jupiter Ascending
Jupiter Ascending as Vasilliy Bolodnikov
{"id":38069,"title":"Downhill","year":"2014","character":"Steve","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/downhill","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_38069.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_38069.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
Downhill
Downhill as Steve
{"id":7190,"title":"The Crimson Field","year":2014,"character":"QMS Reggie Soper","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-crimson-field","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/17abf01aeltg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/17abf01aeltg.jpg"},"released":1}
The Crimson Field
The Crimson Field as QMS Reggie Soper
{"id":606,"title":"Downton Abbey","year":2014,"character":"Spratt","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/downton-abbey","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3uf35eelvilg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3uf35eelvilg.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":12036,"title":"The Royal Bodyguard","year":2011,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-royal-bodyguard","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_12036.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_12036.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
{"id":43685,"title":"Anton Chekhov's the Duel","year":"2010","character":"Deacon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/anton-chekhovs-the-duel-2010","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_43685.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_43685.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
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Canoe Man
Canoe Man as DS Twist
{"id":106785,"title":"On Expenses","year":"2010","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/on-expenses","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_106785.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_106785.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":1922,"title":"Garrow's Law","year":2009,"character":"William Grove","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/garrows-law","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1922.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1922.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Garrow's Law
Garrow's Law as William Grove
{"id":1009,"title":"Red Dwarf","year":2009,"character":"Noddy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/red-dwarf","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/55tk5mrspgr0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/55tk5mrspgr0.jpg"},"released":1}
Red Dwarf
Red Dwarf as Noddy
{"id":16655,"title":"Boy A","year":"2007","character":"Dave","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/boy-a","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7t65q3pualf0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7t65q3pualf0.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Boy A
Boy A as Dave
{"id":2529,"title":"Fred Claus","year":"2007","character":"Bob Elf","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fred-claus","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1na3pvjp2gs0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1na3pvjp2gs0.jpg"},"released":1}
Fred Claus
Fred Claus as Bob Elf
{"id":149739,"title":"Are You Ready for Love?","year":"2006","character":"James","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/are-you-ready-for-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_149739.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_149739.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
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Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace as Richard the Butler
{"id":8154,"title":"Oliver Twist","year":"2005","character":"Mr. Bumble","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/oliver-twist","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7rv90ncuhvb0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7rv90ncuhvb0.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist as Mr. Bumble
{"id":8040,"title":"The Smoking Room","year":2004,"character":"Barry","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-smoking-room","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8040.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8040.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
{"id":15182,"title":"To Kill a King","year":"2003","character":"The Earl of Whitby","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/to-kill-a-king","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15182.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15182.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
To Kill a King
To Kill a King as The Earl of Whitby
{"id":84811,"title":"Bertie and Elizabeth","year":"2002","character":"Royal Page","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bertie-and-elizabeth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_84811.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_84811.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
{"id":8981,"title":"Dark Blue World","year":"2001","character":"Cpl. Pierce","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dark-blue-world","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8981.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8981.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Dark Blue World
Dark Blue World as Cpl. Pierce
{"id":4096,"title":"Gosford Park","year":"2001","character":"Arthur","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gosford-park","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6emp5fp2al50.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6emp5fp2al50.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":155565,"title":"Bostock's Cup","year":"1999","character":"Sam Tilton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bostocks-cup-1999","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_155565.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_155565.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Bostock's Cup
Bostock's Cup as Sam Tilton
{"id":41801,"title":"A Christmas Carol","year":"1999","character":"Williams","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-christmas-carol-1999","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/448skqnno2p0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/448skqnno2p0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":55874,"title":"The Prince of Hearts","year":"1998","character":"Shaggy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-prince-of-hearts","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_55874.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_55874.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
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Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair as Jos Sedley
{"id":161750,"title":"Mr. Love","year":"1985","character":"Boy in Projection Room","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mr-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161750.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161750.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Mr. Love
Mr. Love as Boy in Projection Room
{"id":162435,"title":"Fords on Water","year":"1983","character":"Southern Soldier","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fords-on-water","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162435.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162435.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Fords on Water
Fords on Water as Southern Soldier
{"id":268546,"title":"The Making of Gosford Park","year":"2002","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-making-of-gosford-park","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_268546.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_268546.jpg"},"released":1}
2002