Robert Swan (actor)

Robert Swan (October 20, 1944 – August 9, 2023) was an American actor.

For British adventurer, see Robert Swan. For businessman, see Bob Swan. For other people, see Robert Swann (actor).
Robert Swan
Swan in The Untouchables (1987)
Born(1944-10-20)October 20, 1944
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedAugust 9, 2023(2023-08-09) (aged 78)
Rolling Prairie, Indiana, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1970s–2012

Early life

Robert Swan was born and raised in Chicago, where he began acting on stage.[1]

Career

Swan later began appearing on film and television.[1] 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.[1]

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.[1][2][3]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1980Somewhere in TimeStagehand with Note (1912)
1981Take This Job and Shove ItVirgil
1983Doctor DetroitSeedy Biker
1984Grandview, U.S.A.Fire Chief
1985That Was Then...This Is NowSmitty
1986HoosiersRollin Butcher
1987The UntouchablesMountie Captain
1987Who's That GirlDetective Bellson
1988BetrayedDean
1991BackdraftWilly - Bartender
1992The BabeGeorge Ruth Sr.
1992Mo' MoneyDetective Lawrence
1993RudyFather Zajak
1994L'amico d'infanziaSortino
1994Natural Born KillersDeputy Napalatoni
1997Going All the WayLuke
1997(Cold Night Into DawnTransit Authority Worker
2004C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America'That's My Boy' Dad
2012The OwnerThe Driver(final film role)

References
  1. Barnes, Mike (August 9, 2023). "Robert Swan, Actor in 'Hoosiers,' 'Rudy' and 'The Babe,' Dies at 78". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  2. Evans, Greg (August 9, 2023). "Robert Swan Dies: 'Hoosiers', 'Rudy' Actor Was 78". Deadline. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  3. Franklin, McKinley (August 9, 2023). "Robert Swan, 'The Untouchables' and 'Hoosiers' Actor, Dies at 78". Variety. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
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