Tony Swartz (born September 24, 1943, in
Iowa
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as Russell Anthony Swartz; died September 27, 2016, in
Missouri
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)
was an American
actor
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whose roles include Flight Sergeant Jolly on the original ''
Battlestar Galactica
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'' television series.
Swartz appeared in episodes of ''
The Golden Girls
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'', ''
Kojak
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'' and ''
The Invisible Man
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'' television series, as well as in a number of television movies.
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
References
External links
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Tony Swartz - TV.com
1943 births
2016 deaths
American male television actors
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