Ken Swofford
Acting
Biography
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
Place of Birth: DuQuoin - Illinois - USA
Known For
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II
Weekly series spun off from the miniseries.
The Wonder Years
The story of Kevin Arnold facing the trials and tribulations of youth while growing up during the 1960s and 70s. Told through narration from an adult Kevin, Kevin faces the difficulties of maintaining relationships and friendships on his enthralling journey into adulthood.
Columbo
Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.
Shadow on the Land
Patriotic freedom fighters struggle against a fascist dictatorship in a near-future USA.
First to Fight
Jack is the sole survivor of a Japanese attack on his squad at Guadalcanal. Because of his heroism and the fact that he is still alive, he becomes a Medal of Honor hero. He returns to train new recruits for the Marines and falls for a girl named Peggy. When training and marriage leave him with an empty feeling, he decides on a transfer back to the front lines. Soon he will find that marriage and life will change his outlook on the grueling battles that lie ahead.
The Odd Couple
Felix and Oscar are two divorced men. Felix is neat and tidy while Oscar is sloppy and casual. They share a Manhattan apartment, and their different lifestyles inevitably lead to conflicts.
Kung Fu
The adventures of a Shaolin Monk as he wanders the American West armed only with his skill in Kung Fu.
Kung Fu
The adventures of a Shaolin Monk as he wanders the American West armed only with his skill in Kung Fu.
The Rockford Files
Cranky but likable L.A. PI Jim Rockford pulls no punches (but takes plenty of them). An ex-con sent to the slammer for a crime he didn't commit, Rockford takes on cases others don't want, aided by his tough old man, his lawyer girlfriend and some shady associates from his past.
The Rockford Files
Cranky but likable L.A. PI Jim Rockford pulls no punches (but takes plenty of them). An ex-con sent to the slammer for a crime he didn't commit, Rockford takes on cases others don't want, aided by his tough old man, his lawyer girlfriend and some shady associates from his past.
Filmography
as Officer White (voice)
as Coach (voice)
as Rupert Leverton
as Charlie Tewksbury
as Coach
as Al Barbar
as Van Stamp
as Major
as Mayor Farnsworth
as Al
as Frank Gregson
as Al Coleman
as Ned Salem
as Ed Nebel
as Sid Sharkey
as Lt. Catalano
as Grover Barth
as Sheriff Tugman
as Alan Forsythe
as Leo Kowalski
as Witchita Pike
as Witchita Pike
as Sergeant Wagner
as Weasel
as Principal Morloch
as March Ridley
as Harold Harrigan
as Capt. Sam Pierce
as George Mackenzie
as Sheriff Pickett
as Everett Bliss
as General Maxwell
as J.J. Devlin
as Lt. Fitzgerald
as Thorndike
as Greenway
as Warden Ditcher
as Ed McGraw
as Al Barber
as Frank Flannigan
as Lt. Matthews
as Deputy Pat Connelly
as Capt. Griffin
as Paul Church
as P.I. Floyd Ross
as FBI Agent Patrick
as DEA Agent Al Jollett
as Carl Wronko
as Col. John 'Howling Mad' Smith
as Det. Riley
as Roy Palmer
as Dan Kelly
as Pvt. Dixon
as Lieutenant
as Gentry
as Max Frazer
as Dr. Tracer
as John Bimonte
as Harry Stone
as Wheaties
as Toby (technician)
as Pomerantz
as Monty
as Coach
as Cop
as Charlie O'Keefe
as Clay Wooten
as Private
as Floyd Delman
as Barney Rickert
as O'Brien
as Florian Vaclav
as Deputy Mayor Charles Peck
as Clay
as Helmsman, Submarine USS Sailfin
as Patient (uncredited)