Guy Van Swearingen
Actor
63 years (Aug 31, 1963)Chicago, Illinois, USA
Guy Van Swearingen is an American actor with an audience far beyond home with the kind of reach that turns a role into a reference point. 'Public Enemies' remains the anchor of the filmography, thanks to Agent Ralph Brown. 'The Negotiator' is the other title with comparable reach. The biggest titles have mostly been drama. The public profile has held for 43 years.
Guy Van Swearingen
Actor
Guy Van Swearingen is an American actor with an audience far beyond home with the kind of reach that turns a role into a reference point. 'Public Enemies' remains the anchor of the filmography, thanks to Agent Ralph Brown. 'The Negotiator' is the other title with comparable reach. The biggest titles have mostly been drama. The public profile has held for 43 years.
12 Movies
Plays Myers
Take Shelter
2011
Plays Officer
The Negotiator
1998
Plays Agent Ralph Brown
Public Enemies
2009
Plays Induction FBI Man
Ali
2001
Plays Dr. Hairston
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
2009
Plays Eddie the Priest
Captive State
2019
Plays Nipper Guy
The Weather Man
2005
Plays Saul
The Dilemma
2011
Plays Cop
Mad Dog and Glory
1993
Plays Herby
Blackbird
2007
Plays Police Officer
Brother 2
2000
Latest Trailers
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Captive State
Full Filmography
Power Book IV: Force
Paulie 'Pierogi' Muzaski
2022–
Chicago Fire
Chief Conway
2020Season 9
Fargo
Captain Martin Hanhuck
2020Season 4
Captive State
Eddie the Priest
2019
Sirens
Cop · 1 episode
2014–
Boss
Dinovo · 3 episodes
2011–
Take Shelter
Myers
2011
The Dilemma
Saul
2011
Public Enemies
Agent Ralph Brown
2009
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Guy Van Swearingen and where are they from?
Guy Van Swearingen is 63 years old, born on August 31, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Guy Van Swearingen?
Guy Van Swearingen is best known for roles in Public Enemies, The Negotiator, Take Shelter.
How many movies has Guy Van Swearingen been in?
Over a 43-year career (since 1983), Guy Van Swearingen has appeared in 12 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Guy Van Swearingen's first movie?
The career of Guy Van Swearingen began with Risky Business (1983).
What is Guy Van Swearingen's most recent movie or series?
Guy Van Swearingen's most recent release is The Bear, which premiered on June 23, 2022.
What TV shows has Guy Van Swearingen appeared in?
On television, Guy Van Swearingen has appeared in Fargo, Chicago Fire, The Bear, Power Book IV: Force.
Guy Van Swearingen
1963-08-31 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Guy Van Swearingen (born 31 August 1963, Chicago, Illinois) is an American actor and retired Chicago firefighter (Lieutenant) who is the founding artistic director of A Red Orchid Theatre. He is a Senn High School dropout who studied theatre before entering the fire academy in 1987, then returned to the stage. His film credits include Mad Dog and Glory (1993), The Negotiator (1998), Ali (2001), Public Enemies (2009), Take Shelter (2011), and Captive State (2019). On television he has appeared in Chicago Fire, Fargo, Power Book IV: Force (15 episodes), and The Bear (2026). He received Joseph Jefferson Award and Jeff Award nominations for his theatre work. He has also worked with Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre, and Court Theatre.