Tony Swartz (born September 24, 1943 in Iowa as Russell Anthony Swartz; died September 27, 2016 in Missouri)[1] was an American actor whose roles include Flight Sergeant Jolly on the original Battlestar Galactica television series.[2]
Swartz appeared in episodes of The Golden Girls, Kojak and The Invisible Man television series, as well as in a number of television movies.
In 1978, he was cast in Battlestar Galactica, as Flight Sergeant Jolly, the loyal Colonial Warrior and pilot, who was a close friend to Lieutenant Boomer.
Swartz worked on a number of documentary and promotional films.
In addition to acting, his roles in television and film production included working as a location scout, and as a driver.
Married to Helen Blume, his daughter is Kathryn Swartz.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Dynasty | Harry Blackwood | TV movie |
| 1978 | Battlestar Galactica | Flight Sergeant Jolly | |
| 1978-1979 | Battlestar Galactica | Flight Sergeant Jolly | TV Series, 21 episodes |
| 1980 | Schizoid | Bartender | Uncredited |
References
- ^ "TONY SWARTZ - Obituary". Legacy.com. October 2, 2016. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
- ^ Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 79. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
External links
- Tony Swartz at IMDb
- Tony Swartz - TV.com