Biography

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

★7.6

Thelma & Louise

1991

★8.3

The Wonder Years

1988

★8.1

Columbo

1971

★7.1

The Andromeda Strain

1971

★6.5

Annie

1982

★7.5

Murder, She Wrote

1984

★7.3

The Six Million Dollar Man

1974

★6.6

Recess: School's Out

2001

★7.6

Mission: Impossible

1966

★7.1

Battlestar Galactica

1978

★7.7

Kung Fu

1972

★7.0

Father Goose

1964

★7.0

Matlock

1986

★7.6

The Rockford Files

1974

★7.1

Diagnosis: Murder

1993

★7.1

The Streets of San Francisco

1972

★6.0

S.O.B.

1981

★5.8

The Domino Principle

1977

★6.8

Fame

1982

★7.8

The Odd Couple

1970

★3.8

Captain America II: Death Too Soon

1979

★5.2

Black Roses

1988

★5.5

Falcon Crest

1981

★6.2

Skyjacked

1972