Ken Swofford

Ken Swofford

Deceased · Born: Jul 25, 1933 · Died: Nov 1, 2018

Personal Details

BornJul 25, 1933 DuQuoin - Illinois - USA
Parents
  • Howard Raymond Swofford
  • Goldie Marie Branson

Biography

Ken Swofford, a highly acclaimed and accomplished American film and television actor, made his entrance into the world on July 25, 1933, and, unfortunately, his remarkable life came to a close on November 1, 2018.

Throughout his illustrious career, Swofford's striking red hair and robust, rosy complexion frequently led to his being cast in a diverse range of roles, including those of a relatable "everyman," formidable villains, and authoritative law enforcement officials.

Noted American actor, Swofford, left an indelible mark on the film industry during his remarkable career, which spanned an impressive four decades, from 1962 to 1995. Throughout this extensive period, he accumulated a diverse and impressive array of film credits, showcasing his remarkable versatility and range as a performer. Some of his most notable roles include appearances in a wide range of critically acclaimed and popular films, such as "The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson," "Thelma and Louise," "Black Roses," and "The Andromeda Strain."

Noteworthy in addition to his impressive filmography, Swofford's television career was marked by an impressive array of guest appearances and recurring roles, thus further solidifying his reputation as a talented and accomplished actor, with a remarkable ability to seamlessly transition between diverse roles.

Career

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2004
Teacher's Pet
Teacher's Pet as Officer White (voice)
{"id":6206,"title":"Recess: School's Out","year":"2001","character":"Coach (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/recess-schools-out","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6206.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6206.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Recess: School's Out
Recess: School's Out as Coach (voice)
{"id":8338,"title":"Diagnosis Murder","year":1994,"character":"Rupert Leverton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/diagnosis-murder","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8338.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8338.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Diagnosis Murder
Diagnosis Murder as Rupert Leverton
{"id":59112,"title":"Gunsmoke: To the Last Man","year":"1992","character":"Charlie Tewksbury","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gunsmoke-to-the-last-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59112.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59112.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Gunsmoke: To the Last Man
Gunsmoke: To the Last Man as Charlie Tewksbury
{"id":159486,"title":"Stranger at My Door","year":"1991","character":"Lt. McIvers","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stranger-at-my-door-1991","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159486.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159486.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Stranger at My Door
Stranger at My Door as Lt. McIvers
{"id":215757,"title":"Murder in High Places","year":"1991","character":"Van Stamp","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/murder-in-high-places","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215757.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215757.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":8525,"title":"The Taking of Beverly Hills","year":"1991","character":"Coach","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-taking-of-beverly-hills","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8525.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8525.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":4976,"title":"Thelma & Louise","year":"1991","character":"Major","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thelma-louise","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7v230eruisj0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7v230eruisj0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":10816,"title":"Black Roses","year":"1988","character":"Mayor Farnsworth","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/black-roses","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10816.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10816.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Black Roses
Black Roses as Mayor Farnsworth
{"id":61403,"title":"The Stepford Children","year":"1987","character":"Frank Gregson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-stepford-children","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61403.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61403.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
The Stepford Children
The Stepford Children as Frank Gregson
{"id":61840,"title":"Hunter's Blood","year":"1986","character":"Al Coleman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hunters-blood-1986","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61840.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61840.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Hunter's Blood
Hunter's Blood as Al Coleman
{"id":80570,"title":"Terror at London Bridge","year":"1985","character":"Ed Nebel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/terror-at-london-bridge","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80570.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80570.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
{"id":2076,"title":"Murder, She Wrote","year":1985,"character":"Leo Kowalski","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/murder-she-wrote","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg"},"released":1}
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote as Leo Kowalski
{"id":204613,"title":"M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers","year":"1983","character":"Sergeant Wagner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/madd-mothers-against-drunk-drivers-1983","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204613.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204613.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
{"id":63130,"title":"Kenny Rogers as The Gambler: The Adventure Continues","year":"1983","character":"Witchita Pike","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kenny-rogers-as-the-gambler-the-adventure-continues","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63130.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63130.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":10013,"title":"Fame","year":1983,"character":"Principal Morloch","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/fame","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10013.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10013.jpg"},"released":1}
Fame
Fame as Principal Morloch
{"id":10043,"title":"Annie","year":"1982","character":"Weasel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/annie-1982","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1fib6neak7ho.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1fib6neak7ho.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Annie
Annie as Weasel
{"id":112172,"title":"S.O.B.","year":"1981","character":"Harold Harrigan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sob","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_112172.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_112172.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
S.O.B.
S.O.B. as Harold Harrigan
{"id":163113,"title":"Disneyland","year":"1980","character":"George Mackenzie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/disneyland-1980","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163113.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163113.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Disneyland
Disneyland as George Mackenzie
{"id":163281,"title":"All God's Children","year":"1980","character":"Capt. Sam Pierce","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/all-gods-children","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163281.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163281.jpg"},"released":1}
All God's Children
All God's Children as Capt. Sam Pierce
{"id":81023,"title":"Captain America II: Death Too Soon","year":"1979","character":"Everett Bliss","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/captain-america-ii-death-too-soon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81023.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81023.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":195961,"title":"To Kill a Cop","year":"1978","character":"Lt. Fitzgerald","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/to-kill-a-cop","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_195961.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_195961.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
To Kill a Cop
To Kill a Cop as Lt. Fitzgerald
{"id":81261,"title":"The Domino Principle","year":"1977","character":"Warden Ditcher","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-domino-principle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81261.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81261.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
The Domino Principle
The Domino Principle as Warden Ditcher
{"id":81397,"title":"Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy","year":"1977","character":"Greenway","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/young-joe-the-forgotten-kennedy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81397.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81397.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":64566,"title":"Sky Heist","year":"1975","character":"Deputy Pat Connelly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sky-heist","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64566.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64566.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Sky Heist
Sky Heist as Deputy Pat Connelly
{"id":86257,"title":"A Cry for Help","year":"1975","character":"Paul Church","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-cry-for-help","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86257.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86257.jpg"},"released":1}
A Cry for Help
A Cry for Help as Paul Church
{"id":14024,"title":"The Black Bird","year":"1975","character":"Brad McCormack","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-black-bird","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14024.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14024.jpg"},"released":1}
The Black Bird
The Black Bird as Brad McCormack
{"id":64656,"title":"A Case of Rape","year":"1974","character":"Det. Riley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-case-of-rape","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64656.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64656.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
A Case of Rape
A Case of Rape as Det. Riley
{"id":10236,"title":"The Rockford Files","year":1974,"character":"P.I. Floyd Ross","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-rockford-files","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10236.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10236.jpg"},"released":1}
The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files as P.I. Floyd Ross
{"id":32135,"title":"One Little Indian","year":"1973","character":"Pvt. Dixon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/one-little-indian","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32135.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32135.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
One Little Indian
One Little Indian as Pvt. Dixon
{"id":1070,"title":"Columbo","year":1973,"character":"Harry Stone","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/columbo","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5206ngri7lg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5206ngri7lg0.jpg"},"released":1}
Columbo
Columbo as Harry Stone
{"id":23012,"title":"Skyjacked","year":"1972","character":"John Bimonte","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/skyjacked","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23012.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23012.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Skyjacked
Skyjacked as John Bimonte
{"id":86983,"title":"Bless the Beasts & Children","year":"1971","character":"Wheaties","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bless-the-beasts-children-1971","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86983.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86983.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
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The Andromeda Strain
The Andromeda Strain as Toby (technician)
{"id":32253,"title":"The Lawyer","year":"1970","character":"Charlie O'Keefe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-lawyer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32253.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32253.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
The Lawyer
The Lawyer as Charlie O'Keefe
{"id":190321,"title":"Cutter's Trail","year":"1970","character":"Clay Wooten","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cutters-trail-1970","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_190321.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_190321.jpg"},"released":1}
Cutter's Trail
Cutter's Trail as Clay Wooten
{"id":94381,"title":"The Intruders","year":"1970","character":"Pomerantz","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-intruders-1970","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94381.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94381.jpg"},"released":1}
The Intruders
The Intruders as Pomerantz
{"id":166342,"title":"Shadow on the Land","year":"1968","character":"Private","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shadow-on-the-land","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166342.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166342.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
{"id":65158,"title":"First to Fight","year":"1967","character":"O'Brien","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/first-to-fight","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65158.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65158.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
{"id":87566,"title":"How Much Loving Does a Normal Couple Need?","year":"1967","character":"Barney Rickert","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/how-much-loving-does-a-normal-couple-need","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87566.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87566.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":18050,"title":"Father Goose","year":"1964","character":"Helmsman, Submarine USS Sailfin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/father-goose","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6kb6aosofs90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6kb6aosofs90.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
Father Goose
Father Goose as Helmsman, Submarine USS Sailfin
{"id":14815,"title":"Captain Newman, M.D.","year":"1963","character":"Patient (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/captain-newman-md","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14815.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14815.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
Captain Newman, M.D.
Captain Newman, M.D. as Patient (uncredited)