Ken Swofford

About

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.

Known for

ColumboSeries • 1971Diagnosis: MurderSeries • 1993Falcon CrestSeries • 1981Murder, She WroteSeries • 1984Knots LandingSeries • 1979Adam-12Series • 1968Mission: ImpossibleSeries • 1966The Rockford FilesSeries • 1974The Wonder YearsSeries • 1988MatlockSeries • 1986The Six Million Dollar ManSeries • 1974The Odd CoupleSeries • 1970FameSeries • 1982The Partridge FamilySeries • 1970Battlestar GalacticaSeries • 1978The Streets of San FranciscoSeries • 1972Police StorySeries • 1973Ellery QueenSeries • 1975PetrocelliSeries • 1974I SpySeries • 1965Rich Man, Poor Man - Book IISeries • 1976Thelma & LouiseMovie • 1991Recess: School's OutMovie • 2001The Andromeda StrainMovie • 1971