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
''Battlestar Galactica'' is an American science fiction media franchise created by Glen A. Larson. The franchise began with the Battlestar Galactica (1978 TV series), original television series in 1978, and was followed by a short-run sequel se ...
'' 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.
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
These are lists of characters from the various '' Battlestar Galactica'' incarnations.
Original 1978 movie and series
People from the ''Galactica'':
* Commander Adama - played by Lorne Greene
* Commander Cain - played by Lloyd Bridges
* Capta ...
.
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
*
Tony Swartz - TV.com
1943 births
2016 deaths
American male television actors
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