Ken 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. Catalano in Murder, She Wrote and columnist Frank Flanagan in Ellery Queen.

Cast

Common Law Cabin

The Domino Principle

The Taking of Beverly Hills

One Little Indian

Gunsmoke: To the Last Man

Charlie Tewksbury

Sultan and the Rock Star

George Mackenzie

Charlie O'Keefe

Terror at London Bridge

Captain Newman, M.D.

Patient (uncredited)

The Gambler: The Adventure Continues

Captain America II: Death Too Soon

Deputy Pat Connelly

Man on the Outside

Crisis in Sun Valley

Mayor Farnsworth

Thelma & Louise

Murder in High Places

The Stepford Children

Helmsman, Submarine USS Sailfin

The Andromeda Strain

Toby (technician)

Bless the Beasts & Children

All God's Children

Capt. Sam Pierce

Recess: School's Out

M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers

Sergeant Wagner

Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy

Officer White (voice)

Shadow on the Land

Rewrite for Murder

Judgment: The Court Martial of the Tiger of Malaya — General Yamashita

Harold Harrigan

The Boy and the Bronc Buster