Global InformationKen Swofford information
Ken Swofford | |
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| Born | Kenneth Charles Swofford July 25, 1933 Du Quoin, Illinois, U.S.[1] |
| Died | November 1, 2018 (aged 85) Pacific Grove, California, U.S.[2] |
| Alma mater | Southern Illinois University Carbondale (BSc) |
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| Years active | 1962–2004; 2018 |
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| Spouse | Barbee Biggs (1958–2018; his death) |
| Children | 5 |
Kenneth Charles Swofford (July 25, 1933 – November 1, 2018) was an American film and television actor. With his burly build and distinctive red hair he was often cast in villain, police officer or 'everyman' roles.
Between 1962 and 1995, Swofford's film credits included Thelma & Louise, Skyjacked, Black Roses and The Andromeda Strain, while his TV career during the same period was prolific: he appeared on such television series as Gunsmoke, Police Story, The Rockford Files, Simon & Simon, Fame, Switch, The Oregon Trail, Rich Man, Poor Man Book II, Murder, She Wrote, and as a cast member of the mystery series Ellery Queen.
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