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Clive Swift

Bio: Clive Swift was a British actor known to millions as Hyacinth Bucket's hen-pecked husband Richard in BBC One's 90s sitcom Keeping Up Appearances. Swift, who spent 10 years at the RSC before breaking into television, also acted in such series as Peak Practice, Born and Bred and The Old Guys

Born: Sun, Feb 09 1936

Birthplace: Liverpool, England, UK

Death: Fri, Feb 01 2019

Clive Swift is 82 years old

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Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances

Clive Swift would have been no older than 82 in Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 14 2023

Excalibur: Behind the Movie

Clive Swift was 77 in Excalibur: Behind the Movie as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 2013

Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned

Clive Swift was 71 in Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned as 'Mr. Copper'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 2007

101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure

Clive Swift was 67 in 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure as 'Additional Voices (voice), Savory, Air Steward'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 02 2003

Young Arthur

Clive Swift was 66 in Young Arthur as 'Illtud'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 02 2002

Aristocrats

Clive Swift was 63 in Aristocrats as 'King George II'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 20 1999

The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket

Clive Swift was 61 in The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket as 'Richard'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 20 1997

The War That Never Ends

Clive Swift was 55 in The War That Never Ends as 'Athenagoras'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 28 1991

Othello

Clive Swift was 54 in Othello as 'Brabantio / Gratiano'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 23 1990

Young Toscanini

Clive Swift was 52 in Young Toscanini

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 1988

Journey's End

Clive Swift was 51 in Journey's End as 'Captain Hardy'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988

Cause Célèbre

Clive Swift was 51 in Cause Célèbre as 'P.P. Croom Johnson'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 23 1987

Pack of Lies

Clive Swift was 51 in Pack of Lies as 'Ellis'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 26 1987

All Together Now

Clive Swift was 50 in All Together Now as 'James'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 09 1986

What Mad Pursuit

Clive Swift was 49 in What Mad Pursuit as 'Bonwit Steinhauser'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 24 1985

Doctor Who: Revelation of the Daleks

Clive Swift was 49 in Doctor Who: Revelation of the Daleks as 'Professor Jobel'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 30 1985

The Pickwick Papers

Clive Swift was 48 in The Pickwick Papers as 'Mr. Tupman'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 06 1985

A Passage to India

Clive Swift was 48 in A Passage to India as 'Major Callendar'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1984

Pericles, Prince of Tyre

Clive Swift was 48 in Pericles, Prince of Tyre as 'Lord Cerimon'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 08 1984

Martin Luther, Heretic

Clive Swift was 47 in Martin Luther, Heretic as 'Johann Tetzel'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 08 1983

Praying Mantis

Clive Swift was 45 in Praying Mantis as 'Dr. Faure'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982

The Potsdam Quartet

Clive Swift was 45 in The Potsdam Quartet as 'Aaron Green'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 13 1981

Excalibur

Clive Swift was 45 in Excalibur as 'Ector'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1981

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Clive Swift was 44 in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde as 'Hastie Lanyon'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1980

An Ordered Life

Clive Swift was 44 in An Ordered Life as 'Director of Austrian State Radio'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 10 1980

Henry IV Part 1

Clive Swift was 43 in Henry IV Part 1 as 'Thomas Percy, Earl of Worcester'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 09 1979

Home-Movies

Clive Swift was 43 in Home-Movies as 'Alec Thorne'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 05 1979

The Sailor's Return

Clive Swift was 42 in The Sailor's Return as 'Reverend Pottock'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1978

Foreign Affairs

Clive Swift was 41 in Foreign Affairs as 'Adamson'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 25 1978

The Kitchen

Clive Swift was 41 in The Kitchen as 'Frank'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 02 1977

Beasts: The Dummy

Clive Swift was 40 in Beasts: The Dummy as ''Bunny' Nettleton'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 20 1976

Buffet

Clive Swift was 40 in Buffet as 'Air steward'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 02 1976

Beloved

Clive Swift was 40 in Beloved as 'William Hepworth-Dixon'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1976

Romeo and Juliet

Clive Swift was 40 in Romeo and Juliet as 'Friar Lawrence'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 26 1976

Goodbye

Clive Swift was 39 in Goodbye as 'Savory'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 06 1975

The Breakthrough

Clive Swift was 38 in The Breakthrough as 'Robbie'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 08 1975

South Riding

Clive Swift was 38 in South Riding

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 16 1974

The National Health

Clive Swift was 37 in The National Health

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 06 1973

Man at the Top

Clive Swift was 36 in Man at the Top as 'Massey'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973

A Warning to the Curious

Clive Swift was 36 in A Warning to the Curious as 'Dr. Black'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1972

Dead of Night: The Exorcism

Clive Swift was 36 in Dead of Night: The Exorcism as 'Dan'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 05 1972

Death Line

Clive Swift was 36 in Death Line as 'Inspector Richardson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1972

Frenzy

Clive Swift was 36 in Frenzy as 'Johnny Porter'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 25 1972

The Stalls of Barchester

Clive Swift was 35 in The Stalls of Barchester as 'Dr. Black'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1971

Roll On Four O'Clock

Clive Swift was 34 in Roll On Four O'Clock as 'Max Fielder'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 19 1970

Mad Jack

Clive Swift was 33 in Mad Jack

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 1970

Birthday

Clive Swift was 32 in Birthday

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 1969

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Clive Swift was 32 in A Midsummer Night's Dream as 'Snug'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 1968

All's Well That Ends Well

Clive Swift was 32 in All's Well That Ends Well as 'Parolles'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 06 1968

Catch Us If You Can

Clive Swift was 29 in Catch Us If You Can as 'Duffie'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 15 1965

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Rosamunde Pilcher: Fighting for Her Family

Clive Swift was 79+ in Rosamunde Pilcher: Fighting for Her Family as 'Edward Whiteley'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 19 2015

Cuckoo

Clive Swift was 76+ in Cuckoo as 'Dr. Rafferty'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2012

The Old Guys

Clive Swift was 72+ in The Old Guys as 'Roy'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 31 2009

The Alan Titchmarsh Show

Clive Swift was 71+ in The Alan Titchmarsh Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2007

Doctor Who

Clive Swift was 69+ in Doctor Who as 'Mr Copper'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005

Hustle

Clive Swift was 68+ in Hustle as 'Yusef'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 24 2004

Born and Bred

Clive Swift was 66+ in Born and Bred as 'Reverend Brewer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 21 2002

Midsomer Murders

Clive Swift was 61+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Felix Hope'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997

Peak Practice

Clive Swift was 57+ in Peak Practice as 'Norman Shorthose'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 10 1993

Heartbeat

Clive Swift was 56+ in Heartbeat as 'Victor Kellerman'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992

Keeping Up Appearances

Clive Swift was 54+ in Keeping Up Appearances as 'Richard Bucket'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1990

Gentlemen and Players

Clive Swift was 52+ in Gentlemen and Players as 'Sammy'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 10 1988

Inspector Morse

Clive Swift was 50+ in Inspector Morse as 'Dr Bartlett'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 06 1987

First Among Equals

Clive Swift was 50+ in First Among Equals as 'Alec Pimkin'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1986

A Very Peculiar Practice

Clive Swift was 50+ in A Very Peculiar Practice

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 21 1986

The Ray Bradbury Theater

Clive Swift was 49+ in The Ray Bradbury Theater as 'St. John Court'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 21 1985

The Pickwick Papers

Clive Swift was 48+ in The Pickwick Papers as 'Mr. Tupman'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 1985

The Barchester Chronicles

Clive Swift was 46+ in The Barchester Chronicles as 'Dr. Proudie'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 10 1982

Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years

Clive Swift was 45+ in Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 06 1981

The Nesbitts Are Coming

Clive Swift was 44+ in The Nesbitts Are Coming

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 17 1980

The Gentle Touch

Clive Swift was 44+ in The Gentle Touch

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 11 1980

Tales of the Unexpected

Clive Swift was 43+ in Tales of the Unexpected as 'Latham'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 1979

The BBC Television Shakespeare

Clive Swift was 42+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978

Bless Me Father

Clive Swift was 42+ in Bless Me Father as 'Fred Dobie'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1978

Hazell

Clive Swift was 41+ in Hazell

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 16 1978

Beasts

Clive Swift was 40+ in Beasts as ''Bunny' Nettleton'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 16 1976

Victorian Scandals

Clive Swift was 40+ in Victorian Scandals as 'William Hepworth-Dixon'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 03 1976

Shadows

Clive Swift was 39+ in Shadows

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 03 1975

Playhouse

Clive Swift was 38+ in Playhouse

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 13 1974

Dead of Night

Clive Swift was 36+ in Dead of Night as 'Dan'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 05 1972

The Frighteners

Clive Swift was 36+ in The Frighteners as 'Machen'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 1972

A Ghost Story for Christmas

Clive Swift was 35+ in A Ghost Story for Christmas as 'Dr. Black'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 24 1971

Waugh on Crime

Clive Swift was 34+ in Waugh on Crime

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 04 1970

Dombey and Son

Clive Swift was 33+ in Dombey and Son as 'Major Bagstock'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 17 1969

The Expert

Clive Swift was 32+ in The Expert as 'Graham Richards'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 05 1968

Doctor Who

Clive Swift was 27+ in Doctor Who as 'Jobel'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Clive Swift was 15+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Ellis'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951