Ken Swofford

A burly, red-haired actor with a career defined by tough guy roles, Ken Swofford must confront his own image when a life-changing opportunity forces him to break out of typecasting or lose himself entirely.

Born

July 25, 1933

Died

Nov 1, 2018

Cause

undisclosed

From

Du Quoin, Illinois, USA·Pacific Grove, California, USA

112

Credits on file

Decades active

In short · Acted for six decades — 112 credits.

Remembered for

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Biography

Kenneth Charles Swofford was an American film and television actor recognized for his burly build and distinctive red hair. These physical characteristics frequently influenced his casting in roles such as villains, police officers, or everyman characters. Over the course of his career, Swofford appeared in a variety of productions, using his recognizable appearance to portray a range of tough or authoritative figures.