Ken Swofford
Acting
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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.
Born: July 25, 1933 · DuQuoin - Illinois - USA
Filmography (45)
Teacher's Pet
2004
Recess: School's Out
2001
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Gunsmoke: To the Last Man
1992
The Taking of Beverly Hills
1991
Thelma & Louise
1991
Black Roses
1988
The Wonder Years
1988
The Stepford Children
1987
Hunter's Blood
1986
Matlock
1986
Terror at London Bridge
1985
Murder, She Wrote
1984
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
1983
Annie
1982
Fame
1982
Falcon Crest
1981
S.O.B.
1981
Knots Landing
1979
Captain America II: Death Too Soon
1979
Battlestar Galactica
1978
The Eddie Capra Mysteries
1978
The Domino Principle
1977
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II
1976
Ellery Queen
1975
A Cry for Help
1975
The Rockford Files
1974
A Case of Rape
1974
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
One Little Indian
1973
Police Story
1973
Kung Fu
1972
Skyjacked
1972
Columbo
1971
Bless the Beasts & Children
1971
The Andromeda Strain
1971
The Partridge Family
1970
The Odd Couple
1970
The Lawyer
1970
Adam-12
1968
Common Law Cabin
1967
Mission: Impossible
1966
I Spy
1965
Father Goose
1964
Captain Newman, M.D.
1963