David Swift

David Swift

Deceased · Born: Apr 3, 1931 · Died: Apr 8, 2016

1990
1989
1977

Personal Details

BornApr 3, 1931 Liverpool, Lancashire, England, UK
Relatives
  • Clive Swift (Sibling)
  • Joe Swift (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

David Swift, a renowned English actor, entered the world on April 3, 1931, in the vibrant city of Liverpool, situated in the picturesque county of Lancashire, within the United Kingdom. Throughout his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, with notable roles in films such as "The Day of the Jackal" (1973),"Vanity Fair" (1987),and "Jack the Ripper" (1988).

In his personal life, David Swift was deeply devoted to his loving wife, Paula Jacobs, with whom he shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Career

1995
Jack & Sarah
Jack & Sarah as Michael
1991
Drop the Dead Donkey
Drop the Dead Donkey as Henry Davenport
1990
The Paradise Club
The Paradise Club as Max Wartbug
1989
1985
Operation Julie
Operation Julie as Det. Supt. David Gosling
1981
The Bunker
The Bunker as Gen. Rattenhuber
1978
The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare as Duke of Northumberland
Les Miserables
Les Miserables as Troufiat
Going Straight
Going Straight as Mr McEwan
1977
The Black Panther
The Black Panther as Det. Chief Superintendent
1974
Who Killed Lamb?
Who Killed Lamb? as Insp. Havelock
1973
1972
Travels with My Aunt
Travels with My Aunt as John Sparrow
War & Peace
War & Peace as Napoleon Bonaparte