Know For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1933-07-25 (85 years old)
Deathday
2018-11-01
Place of Birth
DuQuoin - Illinois - USA
Also known As
Kenneth Charles Swofford
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....
1967
as Barney Rickert
1977
as Warden Ditcher
1991
as Coach
1973
as Pvt. Dixon
1992
as Charlie Tewksbury
1972
as John Bimonte
1980
as George Mackenzie
1970
as Charlie O'Keefe
1974
as Det. Riley
1985
as Ed Nebel
1963
as Patient (uncredited)
1983
as Witchita Pike
1979
as Everett Bliss
1975
as Paul Church
1975
as Deputy Pat Connelly
1975
as Lt. Matthews
1976
as Ed McGraw
1978
as Thorndike
1988
as Mayor Farnsworth
1991
as Major
1975
as Capt. Griffin
1991
as Van Stamp
1987
as Frank Gregson
1967
as O'Brien
1964
as Helmsman, Submarine USS Sailfin
1986
as Al Coleman
1971
as Toby (technician)
1971
as Wheaties
1980
as Capt. Sam Pierce
1970
as Pomerantz
1995
2001
as Coach (voice)
1982
as Weasel
1983
as Sergeant Wagner
1977
as Greenway
2004
as Officer White (voice)
1970
as Clay Wooten
1978
as Lt. Fitzgerald
1968
as Private
1991
as Al Barbar
1981
as Harold Harrigan
1973
as Gentry
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