Guy Van Swearingen
Born: 1963-08-31 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
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
2022
- The Bear
- Power Book IV: Force as Paulie 'Pierogi' Muzaski
2019
- Captive State as Eddie the Priest
2012
- Chicago Fire as Chief Conway
2011
- Boss as Dinovo
- Take Shelter as Myers
- The Dilemma as Saul
2009
- Public Enemies as Agent Ralph Brown
- Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story as Dr. Hairston
2007
- Blackbird as Herby
2005
- The Weather Man as Nipper Guy
2001
- Ali as Induction FBI Man
2000
- Brother 2 as Police Officer
1998
- The Negotiator as Officer
1996
- Early Edition as CFD Officer
1993
- Mad Dog and Glory as Cop
1983
- Risky Business as Party Goer (uncredited)