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John Swindells(1931-2026)

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John Swindells was born on 22 June 1931 in Liverpool, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Donor (1995), Coronation Street (1960) and In the Devil's Garden (1971). He died on 11 February 2026 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
BornJune 22, 1931
DiedFebruary 11, 2026(94)
BornJune 22, 1931
DiedFebruary 11, 2026(94)
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Known for

Michelle Johnson and Jeff Wincott in The Donor (1995)
The Donor
4.8
  • Armand Perris
  • 1995
Peter Adamson, Jean Alexander, Johnny Briggs, Margot Bryant, and Doris Speed in Coronation Street (1960)
Coronation Street
5.6
TV Series
  • Mr. Ashcroft
Lesley-Anne Down in In the Devil's Garden (1971)
In the Devil's Garden
5.5
  • Desk Sergeant
  • 1971
Oliver Reed in R3 (1964)
R3
8.2
TV Series
  • Doctor

Credits

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Actor

  • Fahrenheit (1995)
    Fahrenheit
    6.3
    Video Game
    • Nigel Ampyhll
    • 1995
  • Lonesome Dove: The Series (1994)
    Lonesome Dove: The Series
    7.3
    TV Mini Series
    • Mr. Hawthorne
    • 1995
  • Michelle Johnson and Jeff Wincott in The Donor (1995)
    The Donor
    4.8
    • Armand Perris
    • 1995
  • Butterbox Babies (1995)
    Butterbox Babies
    6.4
    • Judge Doull
    • 1995
  • Forever Knight (1992)
    Forever Knight
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Father Hurley
    • 1994
  • The Women of Windsor (1992)
    The Women of Windsor
    5.9
    TV Movie
    • Police Instructor
    • 1992
  • Brian Dennehy, Ben Cross, and Kate Nelligan in The Diamond Fleece (1992)
    The Diamond Fleece
    5.7
    TV Movie
    • Diamond Auctioneer
    • 1992
  • T and T (1988)
    T and T
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Karib
    • 1990
  • Burt Reynolds in B.L. Stryker (1989)
    B.L. Stryker
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Mr. Satterfield
    • 1990
  • Gerard Christopher in Superboy (1988)
    Superboy
    6.0
    TV Series
    • Professor Henderson (as John Swidells)
    • 1989
  • Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics (1989)
    Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics
    4.3
    • Ned
    • 1989
  • Friday the 13th: The Series (1987)
    Friday the 13th: The Series
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Taylor McDougall
    • 1989
  • Armand Assante and Catherine Mary Stewart in Passion and Paradise (1989)
    Passion and Paradise
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • Col. R.A. Erskine Lindop
    • 1989
  • The Edison Twins (1982)
    The Edison Twins
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Judge
    • 1986
  • Hangin' In (1981)
    Hangin' In
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Harry
    • 1982

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • John Swidells
  • Born
    • June 22, 1931
    • Liverpool, England, UK
  • Died
    • February 11, 2026
    • Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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