Robert Swan (actor)


Robert Swan was an American actor.

Early life

Robert Swan was born and raised in Chicago, where he began acting on stage.

Career

Swan later began appearing on film and television. Swan is best known for his roles in Hoosiers, The Untouchables, Natural Born Killers, and Backdraft. He also worked as a voice actor for television commercials, and founded an opera company in Three Oaks, Michigan.

Personal life and death

Swan lived in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, with his wife, Barbara. He died from liver cancer at his home on August 9, 2023, at the age of 78.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1979The DukeEpisode: "Long and Thin, Lorna Lynn"
1981Walking TallWarrenEpisode: "The Fire Within"
1981The Misadventures of Sheriff LoboDannyTV movie
1984The DollmakerVictorTV movie
1985The Twilight ZoneBobSegment: "Nightcrawlers"
1986, 1987Spenser: For HireVirgil Crebbs / Mike Kaminski2 episodes
1987StingrayCaptain Thomas1 episode
1988All My ChildrenJeb Tidwell1 episode
1989The EqualizerJoe HalseyEpisode: "Suicide Squad"
1993–1994Missing PersonsDan Manaher1 episode