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.
Filmography (69 titles)
6.1MovieTeacher's Pet
Officer White (voice) · 2004
6.6MovieRecess: School's Out
Coach (voice) · 2001
9.0MovieCops n Roberts
1995
7.1ShowDiagnosis: Murder
Rupert Leverton · 1993
8.0MovieGunsmoke: To the Last Man
Charlie Tewksbury · 1992
5.2MovieThe Taking of Beverly Hills
Coach · 1991
7.0MovieRewrite for Murder
Al Barbar · 1991
4.7MovieMurder in High Places
Van Stamp · 1991
7.6MovieThelma & Louise
Major · 1991
5.2MovieBlack Roses
Mayor Farnsworth · 1988
8.3ShowThe Wonder Years
Al · 1988
5.0MovieThe Stepford Children
Frank Gregson · 1987
5.6MovieHunter's Blood
Al Coleman · 1986
7.0ShowMatlock
Ned Salem · 1986
5.4MovieTerror at London Bridge
Ed Nebel · 1985
7.5ShowMurder, She Wrote
Sid Sharkey · 1984
7.0MovieThe Gambler: The Adventure Continues
Witchita Pike · 1983
5.0ShowThe Gambler: The Adventure Continues
Witchita Pike · 1983
4.3ShowThe Rousters
1983
7.0MovieM.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
Sergeant Wagner · 1983
6.5MovieAnnie
Weasel · 1982
6.8ShowFame
Principal Morloch · 1982
5.5ShowFalcon Crest
March Ridley · 1981
6.0MovieS.O.B.
Harold Harrigan · 1981