Ken Swofford

Ken Swofford

1933-07-25 – 2018-11-01 (age 85) DuQuoin - Illinois - USA
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Biography

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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.

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Known For

The Domino Principle
The Domino Principle

1977

as Warden Ditcher

Thelma & Louise
Thelma & Louise

1991

as Major

Annie
Annie

1982

as Weasel

Recess: School's Out
Recess: School's Out

2001

as Coach (voice)

The Andromeda Strain
The Andromeda Strain

1971

as Toby (technician)

S.O.B.
S.O.B.

1981

as Harold Harrigan

Teacher's Pet
Teacher's Pet

2004

as Officer White (voice)

Father Goose
Father Goose

1964

as Helmsman, Submarine USS Sailfin

Skyjacked
Skyjacked

1972

as John Bimonte

Hunter's Blood
Hunter's Blood

1986

as Al Coleman

Captain Newman, M.D.
Captain Newman, M.D.

1963

as Patient (uncredited)

Sky Hei$t
Sky Hei$t

1975

as Deputy Pat Connelly

The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
Common Law Cabin
Common Law Cabin

1967

as Barney Rickert

Terror at London Bridge
Terror at London Bridge

1985

as Ed Nebel

To Kill a Cop
To Kill a Cop

1978

as Lt. Fitzgerald

Scott Free
Scott Free

1976

as Ed McGraw

The Taking of Beverly Hills
Black Roses
Black Roses

1988

as Mayor Farnsworth