Ken Swofford

Ken Swofford

Known For

Thelma & Louise

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.

Movies Featuring Ken Swofford

Teacher's Pet

Teacher's Pet (2004)

as Officer White (voice)
Black Roses

Black Roses (1988)

as Mayor Farnsworth
S.O.B.

S.O.B. (1981)

as Harold Harrigan
All God's Children

All God's Children (1980)

as Capt. Sam Pierce
To Kill a Cop

To Kill a Cop (1978)

as Lt. Fitzgerald
Sky Hei$t

Sky Hei$t (1975)

as Deputy Pat Connelly
Switch

Switch (1975)

as Capt. Griffin
Skyjacked

Skyjacked (1972)

as John Bimonte
The Andromeda Strain

The Andromeda Strain (1971)

as Toby (technician)
The Lawyer

The Lawyer (1970)

as Charlie O'Keefe
Father Goose

Father Goose (1964)

as Helmsman, Submarine USS Sailfin
Captain Newman, M.D.

Captain Newman, M.D. (1963)

as Patient (uncredited)