John Swindells

Actor
BirthdayJun 22, 1931 (93 years old)
Place of birthLiverpool, England, UK
GenderMale

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).

Known for

TMA-1 Site Technician #1 (uncredited)

Apr 2, 1968

Desk Sergeant

Feb 11, 1971

Judge Doull

Jan 1, 1995

Col. R.A. Erskine Lindop

Feb 19, 1989

Ned

Nov 10, 1989

Griffen

Apr 28, 1977

Postman

Jun 17, 1970

Inspector Ted Bowman (1976-78)

Sep 14, 1975

Police Instructor

Oct 25, 1992

TMA-1 Site Technician #1 (uncredited)

Apr 2, 1968

Desk Sergeant

Feb 11, 1971

Judge Doull

Jan 1, 1995

Col. R.A. Erskine Lindop

Feb 19, 1989

Ned

Nov 10, 1989

Griffen

Apr 28, 1977

Acting


Participated in 7 movies, 2 TV series

1995

Judge Doull


1992

Police Instructor



1989

Col. R.A. Erskine Lindop


1977


1975

Inspector Ted Bowman (1976-78)


1971

Desk Sergeant


1970


1968

TMA-1 Site Technician #1 (uncredited)

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