Harry Swoger

Harry Swoger

Deceased · Born: Mar 6, 1919 · Died: Jun 14, 1970

Personal Details

BornMar 6, 1919 Clinton, Ohio, USA

Biography

Harry Swoger, a renowned character actor, passed away on the evening of Sunday, June 14, 1970, at the Valley Emergency Hospital in Van Nuys, California.

A memorial service was held in his honor on Thursday, June 18, 1970, at Steen's Mortuary in North Hollywood, California.

Throughout his illustrious career, Swoger appeared in over 100 television shows, with a notable focus on westerns, commencing at the age of 40 in 1959 and concluding with his untimely death at the age of 51 in 1970.

He was a respected member of The Screen Actors Guild, a past master of Farmers Lodge #153 F. and A.M. in Fredonia, Ohio, and a 32nd Degree Mason at Scioto Consistory in Columbus, Ohio.

Career

1969
The Over-the-Hill Gang
The Over-the-Hill Gang as Mac, the Bartender
Hello, Dolly!
Hello, Dolly! as Trunk Mover (uncredited)
1964
Fate Is the Hunter
Fate Is the Hunter as Airport Employee (uncredited)
1961
Angel Baby
Angel Baby as Big Cripple
Pocketful of Miracles
Pocketful of Miracles as Darcey's Henchman (uncredited)
1960
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond as Big Harry Weston (uncredited)