William Dale Swann (January 21, 1948 â€" April 9, 2009) was an
American character actor known for his numerous roles in television,
film and commercials.Dale Swann was born on January 21, 1948 in
Harrisburg, Illinois. After his family had relocated to the St. Louis
Metro East area, he graduated from East Alton-Wood River High School,
then attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where
received his bachelor's degree in fine arts.Swann relocated to Los
Angeles following college, living there for more than thirty years
while pursuing his acting career. Performing both television and films
roles, Swann was particularly proud of his role a 1987 television
movie called Proud Men, which starred Charlton Heston. According to
family members, Swann received a personal letter from Heston thanking
him for his role in the movie following the end of production.Swann's
film roles included Black Day Blue Night, Demon Knight, Drop Zone,
We're Talkin' Serious Money, Gremlins 2: The New Batch and Tango and
Cash, and he spent three weeks filming on location in Yugoslavia
during the production of the 1991 film, Born to Ride, in which Swann
appeared opposite John Stamos.
American character actor known for his numerous roles in television,
film and commercials.Dale Swann was born on January 21, 1948 in
Harrisburg, Illinois. After his family had relocated to the St. Louis
Metro East area, he graduated from East Alton-Wood River High School,
then attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where
received his bachelor's degree in fine arts.Swann relocated to Los
Angeles following college, living there for more than thirty years
while pursuing his acting career. Performing both television and films
roles, Swann was particularly proud of his role a 1987 television
movie called Proud Men, which starred Charlton Heston. According to
family members, Swann received a personal letter from Heston thanking
him for his role in the movie following the end of production.Swann's
film roles included Black Day Blue Night, Demon Knight, Drop Zone,
We're Talkin' Serious Money, Gremlins 2: The New Batch and Tango and
Cash, and he spent three weeks filming on location in Yugoslavia
during the production of the 1991 film, Born to Ride, in which Swann
appeared opposite John Stamos.
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