Guy Van Swearingen

Known for: Acting
Born: August 31, 1963
Birthplace: 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.

Filmography

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Scott's Dead TBA
as Scott's Voice
G(L)ORY DAYS TBA
as Turtleneck
Captive State 2019
as Eddie the Priest
Take Shelter 2011
as Myers
The Dilemma 2011
as Saul
Public Enemies 2009
as Agent Ralph Brown
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story 2009
as Dr. Hairston
Blackbird 2007
as Herby
The Weather Man 2005
as Nipper Guy
Ali 2001
as Induction FBI Man
Brother 2 2000
as Police Officer
The Negotiator 1998
as Officer
Mad Dog and Glory 1993
as Cop
Risky Business 1983
as Party Goer (uncredited)

Credits from TMDB.