Buddy Swan was an American actor who is best known for his childhood role of Charles Foster Kane in Citizen Kane (1941), as well as appearances in Haunted House (1940) and Scared Stiff (1945).
Personal and Family Life
Buddy Swan was born Paul Benjamin Swan on October 24, 1929, in Los Angeles, California. He was married to Donna L. Coon from November 16, 1963, and they had two children together. He spent his later years in Colorado Springs, where he passed away.
Death and Legacy
Buddy Swan died on March 21, 1993, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His most notable contribution to cinema remains his iconic portrayal of the young Charles Foster Kane in Citizen Kane. Even though his career was brief, Swan’s performance in this landmark film left a lasting impression on the film industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Ape | 1940-09-30 | Willie Brill |
| Centennial Summer | 1946-07-10 | Dudley Rogers |
| The Horn Blows at Midnight | 1945-04-28 | Kid (uncredited) |
| Destination Murder | 1950-06-09 | Arthur, Blue Streak Messenger |
| Haunted House | 1940-07-21 | Junior Henshaw |
| Citizen Kane | 1941-04-17 | Young Charles Foster Kane |
| Strange Affair | 1944-10-05 | Newsboy (Uncredited) |
| The Soul of a Monster | 1944-08-17 | Second Newsboy (uncredited) |
| Scared Stiff | 1945-06-22 | Oliver Waldeck |
| Shockproof | 1949-01-25 | Teenage Boy (Uncredited) |
| Military Academy with That Tenth Avenue Gang | 1950-04-27 | Williams (uncredited) |