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William Swan(1928-2019)

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William Swan in The Twilight Zone (1959)
Mike Hammer: Death Gets A Diploma
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William Swan was born on 6 February 1928 in Amherst, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Producers' Showcase (1954), Cavalcade of America (1952) and The Parallax View (1974). He died on 20 January 2019 in Lee, Massachusetts, USA.
BornFebruary 6, 1928
DiedJanuary 20, 2019(90)
BornFebruary 6, 1928
DiedJanuary 20, 2019(90)
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Known for

Producers' Showcase (1954)
Producers' Showcase
7.2
TV Series
  • Harry McKee
Preston Foster in Cavalcade of America (1952)
Cavalcade of America
7.9
TV Series
  • TV Director
  • Steve Marlowe
The Parallax View (1974)
The Parallax View
7.1
  • Herbert Moon
  • 1974
Rod Serling in The Twilight Zone (1959)
The Twilight Zone
9.0
TV Series
  • Technician

Credits

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Actor

  • Winter of Frozen Dreams (2009)
    Winter of Frozen Dreams
    4.6
    • Judge
    • 2009
  • Susan Lucci, Debbi Morgan, Rebecca Budig, Cameron Mathison, and Darnell Williams in All My Children (1970)
    All My Children
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Walter Hines
    • 1984–1992
  • Guiding Light (1952)
    Guiding Light
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Banker
    • 1990
  • Jack Klugman in Quincy, M.E. (1976)
    Quincy, M.E.
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Dr. Sharp
    • 1977
  • Jo Ann Harris, Shelly Novack, and Robert Stack in Most Wanted (1976)
    Most Wanted
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Dean Leonard
    • 1977
  • The Parallax View (1974)
    The Parallax View
    7.1
    • Herbert Moon
    • 1974
  • The F.B.I. (1965)
    The F.B.I.
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Ship's Purser
    • Bolan
    • Scott Dunlap ...
    • 1965–1974
  • Clint Eastwood in Magnum Force (1973)
    Magnum Force
    7.2
    • Doorman (uncredited)
    • 1973
  • William Conrad in Cannon (1971)
    Cannon
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Car leasing officer
    • 1973
  • Buddy Ebsen in Barnaby Jones (1973)
    Barnaby Jones
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Hotel Receptionist
    • 1973
  • The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
    The Streets of San Francisco
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Larry Pyle
    • 1972
  • The Felony Squad (1966)
    The Felony Squad
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Harry Walker
    • 1967
  • Hotel (1967)
    Hotel
    6.6
    • Young Desk Clerk (uncredited)
    • 1967
  • Dr. Kildare (1961)
    Dr. Kildare
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Dr. David Coburn
    • Dr. David Cahurn
    • Young Doctor
    • 1961–1966
  • 12 O'Clock High (1964)
    12 O'Clock High
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Lieutenant
    • 1965

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Mike Hammer: Death Gets A Diploma
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Mike Hammer: Death Gets A Diploma

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Bill Swan
  • Born
    • February 6, 1928
    • Amherst, New York, USA
  • Died
    • January 20, 2019
    • Lee, Massachusetts, USA(undisclosed)
  • Other works
    He acted in Arthur Miller's play, "The Price," at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with Carl Don, Debra Mooney and Michael M. Ryan in the cast.

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    Longtime partner (over 40 years) of Richard Dunlap.

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