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John Swindells

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Jun 22, 1931
Feb 11, 2026(aged 94)

John Swindells

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).
The Donor(1995) ... as Armand Perris
Butterbox Babies(1995) ... as Judge Doull
The Women of Windsor(1992) ... as Police Instructor
Passion and Paradise(1989) ... as Col. R.A. Erskine Lindop
Age of Innocence(1977) ... as Griffen
Assault(1971) ... as Desk Sergeant
2001: A Space Odyssey(1968) ... as TMA-1 Site Technician #1 (uncredited)

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