John Swindells
Acting
June 22, 1931
Died February 11, 2026 (94 years old)
Liverpool, England, UK
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Acting Credits
Biography
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 port...
Known For
Filmography
Butterbox Babies
1995
as Judge Doull
5.7
The Donor
1995
as Armand Perris
4.3
The Women of Windsor
1992
as Police Instructor
9
Passion and Paradise
1989
as Col. R.A. Erskine Lindop
5.8
Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics
1989
as Ned
3
Age of Innocence
1977
as Griffen
4.8
Sidestreet
1975
as Inspector Bowman
6.7
Assault
1971
as Desk Sergeant
5.5
Shadows of Fear
1970
as Postman
6.7
2001: A Space Odyssey
1968
as TMA-1 Site Technician #1 (uncredited)
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