Gary Swanson

Gary Swanson was a big screen film actor known for powerful performances. Swanson kickstarted his acting career with films like "Vice Squad" (1982) with Season Hubley and Gary Swanson and "Making Love" (1982) with Michael Ontkean. He also was featured in the miniseries "Loose Change" (1977-78). He also appeared in the TV movie "A Family Upside Down" (NBC, 1977-78). Swanson worked in television around the start of his acting career with a role on "Somerset" (NBC, 1969-1977). He continued to work steadily in film throughout the eighties and the nineties, appearing in "Stranded" (1987) with Ione Skye, "Blood, Money and Tears" (1989) and the Eric Roberts dramatic adventure "Blood Red" (1989). He also appeared in the Phillip Schopper comedy "In the Spirit" (1990). Film continued to be his passion as he played roles in the Ice-T thriller "The Guardian" (1990), the Robert Duvall dramatic adaptation "Convicts" (1991) and the thriller "Double Threat" (1992) with Sally Kirkland. He also appeared in "The Bone Collector" (1999) with Denzel Washington. Most recently, Swanson acted in "Whiskey School" (2007).