Guy Van Swearingen
Acting · Born Aug 31, 1963 · 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.
Known for
Public Enemies
20096.7
Fargo
20148.3
The Negotiator
19987.1
Chicago Fire
20128.4
Take Shelter
20117.1
The Bear
20228.2
Ali
20016.7
Risky Business
19836.6
Captive State
20195.7
The Weather Man
20056.1
The Dilemma
20115.4
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
20097.9
Mad Dog and Glory
19936.0
Brother 2
20007.1
Power Book IV: Force
20228.2
Early Edition
19967.4
Boss
20117.2
Sirens
20146.7
