Dale Swann

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Dale Swann
Born
William Dale Swann

(1948-01-21)January 21, 1948
DiedApril 9, 2009(2009-04-09) (aged 61)
OccupationActor

William Dale Swann (January 21, 1948 – April 9, 2009) was an American character actor known for his numerous roles in television, film and commercials.[1]

Biography

Early life

Dale Swann was born on January 21, 1948, in

fine arts.[1]

Career

Swann relocated to

television movie called Proud Men, which starred Charlton Heston. According to family members, Swann received a personal letter from Heston thanking him for his role in the movie following the end of production.[1]

Swann's film roles included

Tango and Cash,[2] and he spent three weeks filming on location in Yugoslavia during the production of the 1991 film, Born to Ride, in which Swann appeared opposite John Stamos.[1]

Swann's television credits included parts in

To earn income between jobs, Swann worked as a telemarketing representative and in the admitting and billing departments of the

Later life

Swann returned to his native Alton, Illinois, in 2003, taking a position with Fabrication Specialists of Illinois, a precision custom manufacturer.

He suffered a

The Telegraph of Alton. Swann never married and had no children. "He loved being independent. He loved just one woman his whole life, even though they never got married or had children," his sister told the paper.[1]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1989 Wizards of the Lost Kingdom II Bearded warrior
1989 Tango & Cash Captain
1990 Gremlins 2: The New Batch Clamp Center Surveillance Supervisor
1991 Born to Ride Sheriff Greaves
1992
We're Talkin' Serious Money
Guard
1994 Drop Zone 747 Captain
1995 Demon Knight Bus driver
1995 Black Day Blue Night Patrolman

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