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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.

Columbo
1971

Diagnosis: Murder
1993

Knots Landing
1979

Murder, She Wrote
1984

Falcon Crest
1981

Adam-12
1968

Mission: Impossible
1966

The Rockford Files
1974

The Wonder Years
1988

Matlock
1986

The Six Million Dollar Man
1974

Fame
1982

The Odd Couple
1970

The Partridge Family
1970

The Streets of San Francisco
1972

Police Story
1973

Battlestar Galactica
1978

Ellery Queen
1975

I Spy
1965

Petrocelli
1974

Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II
1976

Thelma & Louise
1991

The Andromeda Strain
1971

The Eddie Capra Mysteries
1978

Recess: School's Out
2001

The Domino Principle
1977

Annie
1982

The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
1983

The Rousters
1983

Teacher's Pet
2004

Captain Newman, M.D.
1963

Captain America II: Death Too Soon
1979

To Kill a Cop
1978

Father Goose
1964

The Taking of Beverly Hills
1991

Man on the Outside
1975