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Joel Swetow

Bio: Joel Swetow (Born December 30th, 1951) is an American character actor who has nearly 80 credits to his name in film, television and video games. He is perhaps best known as Mr
Born: Sun, Dec 30 1951
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Joel Swetow is 73 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Grinch
The Grinch
Joel Swetow was 66 in The Grinch as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 2018
Poster of Stranger at the Pentagon
Stranger at the Pentagon
Joel Swetow was 61 in Stranger at the Pentagon as 'The Empyrean'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 2013
Poster of The Lorax
The Lorax
Joel Swetow was 60 in The Lorax as '1st Marketing Guy (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 2012
Poster of LEGO Hero Factory: Rise of the Rookies
LEGO Hero Factory: Rise of the Rookies
Joel Swetow was 58 in LEGO Hero Factory: Rise of the Rookies as 'Rotor (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 16 2010
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Joel Swetow was 58 in Alice in Wonderland as 'Man with Large Belly in Red Queen Court'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 03 2010
Poster of Rent
Rent
Joel Swetow was 53 in Rent as 'Mr. Cohen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 17 2005
Poster of Live from Baghdad
Live from Baghdad
Joel Swetow was 50 in Live from Baghdad as 'Taxi Driver'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 07 2002
Poster of The President's Man: A Line in the Sand
The President's Man: A Line in the Sand
Joel Swetow was 50 in The President's Man: A Line in the Sand as 'Abdul Rashid'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 20 2002
Poster of Breathing Hard
Breathing Hard
Joel Swetow was 49 in Breathing Hard as 'Klein'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 13 2001
Poster of Toothless
Toothless
Joel Swetow was 45 in Toothless as 'Joe #2'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 05 1997
Poster of The Siege at Ruby Ridge
The Siege at Ruby Ridge
Joel Swetow was 44 in The Siege at Ruby Ridge as 'Roy Marks'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 19 1996
Poster of Lord of Illusions
Lord of Illusions
Joel Swetow was 43 in Lord of Illusions as 'Valentin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 1995
Poster of Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash
Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash
Joel Swetow was 41 in Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash as 'Spears'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 13 1993
Poster of 3 Ninjas
3 Ninjas
Joel Swetow was 40 in 3 Ninjas as 'Brown'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1992
Poster of Framed
Framed
Joel Swetow was 38 in Framed as 'Karl'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 24 1990
Poster of She's Back
She's Back
Joel Swetow was 37 in She's Back as 'Razorface'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1989
Poster of See No Evil, Hear No Evil
See No Evil, Hear No Evil
Joel Swetow was 37 in See No Evil, Hear No Evil as 'Cabbie'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1989

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of American Horror Stories
American Horror Stories
Joel Swetow was 69+ in American Horror Stories as 'Dayle Hendricks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 15 2021
Poster of The Orville
The Orville
Joel Swetow was 65+ in The Orville as 'Krill Captain'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 2017
Poster of Lucifer
Lucifer
Joel Swetow was 64+ in Lucifer as 'Niels Shuman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 25 2016
Poster of Rosewood
Rosewood
Joel Swetow was 63+ in Rosewood as 'Zavier Salvas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2015
Poster of Selfie
Selfie
Joel Swetow was 62+ in Selfie as 'Keynote Speaker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 2014
Poster of Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley
Joel Swetow was 62+ in Silicon Valley as 'Rod Morgenstern'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 06 2014
Poster of 2 Broke Girls
2 Broke Girls
Joel Swetow was 59+ in 2 Broke Girls as 'Father Kozac'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2011
Poster of Young Justice
Young Justice
Joel Swetow was 58+ in Young Justice as 'Shade (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 26 2010
Poster of The Forgotten
The Forgotten
Joel Swetow was 57+ in The Forgotten as 'Chiropractor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Burn Notice
Burn Notice
Joel Swetow was 55+ in Burn Notice as 'Eli Zamar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 28 2007
Poster of She Spies
She Spies
Joel Swetow was 50+ in She Spies as 'Gerald the Mortician'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 20 2002
Poster of Star Trek: Enterprise
Star Trek: Enterprise
Joel Swetow was 49+ in Star Trek: Enterprise as 'Andorian Ambassador Thoris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 2001
Poster of Crusade
Crusade
Joel Swetow was 47+ in Crusade as 'Ris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 09 1999
Poster of Charmed
Charmed
Joel Swetow was 46+ in Charmed as 'Alpha, Avatar Alpha'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Joel Swetow was 45+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Joe #2'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 1997
Poster of Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1
Joel Swetow was 45+ in Stargate SG-1 as 'First Minister Valis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 27 1997
Poster of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Joel Swetow was 41+ in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Joel Swetow was 41+ in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as 'Gul Jasad'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 03 1993
Poster of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Joel Swetow was 35+ in Star Trek: The Next Generation as 'Yog'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1987
Poster of Night Court
Night Court
Joel Swetow was 32+ in Night Court as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 1984