Paul Swift

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Paul Swift

Screenshot of Swift from the documentary film Divine Trash (1998) directed by Steve Yeager.
Born August 18, 1934
Died October 7, 1994 (aged 60)

Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Occupation Actor
Years active 1970–1977[1]

Paul Swift (August 18, 1934 — October 7, 1994) was an American film actor.

Career

Between 1970 and 1977 he appeared in roles in four of the early feature films directed by John Waters.[1] He additionally appeared as himself in two documentary films.[1]

Swift's most notable role is his appearance as The Egg Man in Pink Flamingos (1972). Aside from that, he played mostly bit parts.

Because of his work with Waters, Swift is considered one of the Dreamlanders, Waters's ensemble of regular cast and crew members.

Death

Swift died of complications with AIDS, age 60, in his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland.

Filmography

Year Title Genre Role Notes
1970 Multiple Maniacs crime-horror comedy Steve (Cookie's boyfriend)
1972 Pink Flamingos crime-horror comedy The Egg Man
1974 Female Trouble crime-horror comedy Butterfly
1976 Edith's Shopping Bag documentary himself
1977 Desperate Living crime-fantasy-horror comedy Mr. Paul
1998 Divine Trash documentary himself archive footage

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Database (undated). "Filmography by Type for Paul Swift". The Internet Movie Database. Accessed August 25, 2010.

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