Tony Swartz

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

  1. ^ "TONY SWARTZ - Obituary". Legacy.com. October 2, 2016. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
  2. ^ 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.


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