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John Howard Swain

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A sketch comedy feature film featuring several award nominated actors. Note: No harm was done to the careers of these actors in the filming of this motion picture.
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Imps* (1983)
John Howard Swain was born on 28 June 1946 in Takoma Park, Maryland, USA. He is an actor and director, known for A Younger Man (2011), Angels in the Outfield (1994) and Falcon Crest (1981). He is married to Marsha Mercant.
BornJune 28, 1946
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

    Known for

    A Younger Man (2011)
    A Younger Man
    Short
    • Director
    • 2011
    Christopher Lloyd in Angels in the Outfield (1994)
    Angels in the Outfield
    6.3
    • First-Base Umpire
    • 1994
    Falcon Crest (1981)
    Falcon Crest
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Devon
    • Haskell
    Kelly Reilly in Black Box (2014)
    Black Box
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Alan

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Kelly Reilly in Black Box (2014)
      Black Box
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Alan
      • 2014
    • Mariska Hargitay in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
      Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Dean of Students
      • 2007
    • Christopher Lloyd in Angels in the Outfield (1994)
      Angels in the Outfield
      6.3
      • First-Base Umpire
      • 1994
    • Blind Faith (1990)
      Blind Faith
      7.2
      TV Mini Series
      • 1990
    • Powers Boothe in Family of Spies (1990)
      Family of Spies
      6.4
      TV Mini Series
      • Ray
      • 1990
    • Michael Landon in Highway to Heaven (1984)
      Highway to Heaven
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Gordon Hays
      • 1989
    • The Hogan Family (1986)
      The Hogan Family
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Leo
      • 1988
    • Adam Carl and Steven Eckholdt in 14 Going on 30 (1988)
      14 Going on 30
      6.2
      TV Movie
      • Maitre 'D #2
      • 1988
    • James Woods and Brian Dennehy in Best Seller (1987)
      Best Seller
      6.4
      • Man at Airport
      • 1987
    • Dynasty (1981)
      Dynasty
      6.4
      TV Series
      • Sgt. Benson
      • 1987
    • Deadly Care (1987)
      Deadly Care
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • Joel
      • 1987
    • Falcon Crest (1981)
      Falcon Crest
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Devon
      • Haskell
      • 1985–1986
    • Robert Clohessy, Michael Warren, and Bruce Weitz in Hill Street Blues (1981)
      Hill Street Blues
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Deputy Mayor
      • 1986
    • William Devane, Nicollette Sheridan, Kevin Dobson, Donna Mills, Joan Van Ark, Michele Lee, and Ted Shackelford in Knots Landing (1979)
      Knots Landing
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Attorney
      • 1985
    • Summer Fantasy (1984)
      Summer Fantasy
      5.0
      TV Movie
      • Tim
      • 1984

    Director

    • A Younger Man (2011)
      A Younger Man
      Short
      • Director
      • 2011

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    Personal details

    • Born
      • June 28, 1946
      • Takoma Park, Maryland, USA
    • Spouse
      • Marsha Mercant? - present

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