Actor
Guy Van Swearingen
63 years · Chicago, Illinois, USA · 14 films
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.
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Filmography 12
Captive State
2019 · Eddie the Priest
Take Shelter
2011 · Myers
On The Roku Channel
The Dilemma
2011 · Saul
On Cinemax Amazon Channel
Public Enemies
2009 · Agent Ralph Brown
On YouTube Free
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
2009 · Dr. Hairston
Blackbird
2007 · Herby
The Weather Man
2005 · Nipper Guy
On Kanopy
Ali
2001 · Induction FBI Man
On Netflix
Brother 2
2000 · Police Officer
The Negotiator
1998 · Officer
On YouTube Free
Mad Dog and Glory
1993 · Cop
Risky Business
1983 · Party Goer (uncredited)
On HBO Max