Quick Facts
Born:
1933-07-25
Birthplace:
DuQuoin - Illinois - USA
Credits:
80 Total Roles
Ken Swofford
Acting
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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.
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.
Known For
Thelma & Louise
Major
The Wonder Years
Al
Columbo
Harry Stone
The Andromeda Strain
Toby (technician)
Annie
Weasel
Murder, She Wrote
Sid Sharkey
Murder, She Wrote
Lt. Catalano
Murder, She Wrote
Grover Barth
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Teacher's Pet MOVIE | Officer White (voice) |
| 2001 | Recess: School's Out MOVIE | Coach (voice) |
| 1995 | Cops n Roberts MOVIE | Self |
| 1993 | Diagnosis: Murder TV | Rupert Leverton |
| 1992 | Gunsmoke: To the Last Man MOVIE | Charlie Tewksbury |
| 1991 | The Taking of Beverly Hills MOVIE | Coach |
| 1991 | Rewrite for Murder MOVIE | Al Barbar |
| 1991 | Murder in High Places MOVIE | Van Stamp |
| 1991 | Thelma & Louise MOVIE | Major |
| 1988 | Black Roses MOVIE | Mayor Farnsworth |