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John Swindells

John Swindells, a Liverpool native and former student of Quarry Bank Grammar School and Liverpool College of Art, established his international career in the arts. Settled in Victoria, B.C., since 1973, he's known for leading roles across UK stages, Toronto, Canadian theatres, and even in New York and US regional theatres. His work spans television, including 65 episodes of “Z.Cars” as Sgt Ted Bowman (BBC, 1970-1973) and a role as Inspector Ted Bowman in CBC’s “Side Street” (1977-1980). He portrayed J.E.H. McDonald in CBC’s “The Passionate Canadians,” which focused on the "Group of Seven" artists. He made a guest appearance in “B.L. Stryker” (US). Swindells notably played First Technician in Stanley Kubrick's landmark film “2001: A Space Odyssey”. His biography is included in “Who’s Who in the Theatre, Contemporary Stage, Film, and Television” (1983).


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Born:
Jun 22, 1931 In Liverpool, England, UK
Movie/TV Credits:
6
First Appeared:
In the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey 1968-04-02
Latest Project:
Movie Butterbox Babies 1995-01-01
Known For
Poster of Butterbox Babies
Poster of Assault
Poster of Shadows of Fear
Poster of 2001: A Space Odyssey
Filmography
Movie Butterbox Babies Judge Doull 1995-01-01
Movie Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics Ned 1989-11-10
Movie Age of Innocence Griffen 1977-04-28
Movie Assault Desk Sergeant 1971-02-11
Series Shadows of Fear Postman 1970-06-17
Movie 2001: A Space Odyssey TMA-1 Site Technician #1 (uncredited) 1968-04-02
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