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John Swindells

John Swindells

Actor · 1931 – 2026 · Liverpool, England, UK

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).

Movies8

  • Movie8.0

    2001: A Space Odyssey

    1968 · 12K votes

  • Movie5.5

    Assault

    1971 · 30 votes

  • Movie5.8

    Passion and Paradise

    1989 · 4 votes

  • Movie4.3

    The Donor

    1995 · 7 votes

  • Movie9.0

    The Women of Windsor

    1992 · 1 votes

  • Movie4.8

    Age of Innocence

    1977 · 4 votes

  • Movie5.7

    Butterbox Babies

    1995 · 6 votes

  • Movie3.0

Series2

  • TV6.7

    Sidestreet

    1975 · 3 votes

  • TV6.7

    Shadows of Fear

    1970 · 3 votes