Peter Swanwick was an English actor best known for his roles in The Prisoner, The African Queen, and The Avengers. He was born on September 29, 1922, in Nottingham, England, and passed away on November 14, 1968, in London, England.
Personal and Family Life
Peter Swanwick was married to Nellie Walton, although details about their family life are limited. He began his career after World War II, working as a stagehand at the Nottingham Playhouse and later performing with the Argosy Players in Mansfield.
Career
Swanwick’s acting career included a variety of small roles, particularly in films where he often portrayed German characters. He became widely recognized for his role as ‘the supervisor’ in The Prisoner, known for announcing ‘orange alerts’ in this popular series.
Death and Legacy
Peter Swanwick suffered from various health issues towards the end of his life and died on November 14, 1968. Despite his health challenges, he left a mark on British television and film with his unique character roles and memorable performances.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The African Queen | 1952-01-07 | First Officer of Shona |
| Circus of Horrors | 1960-04-01 | Inspector Knopf |
| Lilli Marlene | 1950-12-08 | Chief Interrogator |
| Assignment Redhead | 1956-10-01 | Monsieur Paul Bonnet |
| You Pay Your Money | 1957-02-13 | Hall Porter |
| The March Hare | 1956-01-01 | Nils Svenson |
| The Looking Glass War | 1970-01-02 | Finnish Policeman |
| Street Corner | 1953-03-17 | Propert |
| The Love Match | 1955-02-01 | Mr Hall |
| Emergency Call | 1952-05-19 | Police Sergeant |
| Kill Me Tomorrow | 1957-05-01 | Harrison |
| Cosh Boy | 1953-02-01 | Mr. Wimbush (uncredited) |
| The Delavine Affair | 1955-01-03 | Julius Meyerling |
| Life in Danger | 1959-01-30 | Dr. Nichols |
| Albert R.N. | 1953-11-23 | Obergefreiter |
| Time, Gentlemen, Please! | 1952-07-01 | Jeremiah Higgins |
| Double Bunk | 1961-05-06 | Freighter Pilot |
| Salute the Toff | 1952-12-02 | Night Porter (uncredited) |
| Bond of Fear | 1956-04-01 | Travelling Salesman |
| The Big Chance | 1957-09-01 | Passport Official |
| The Colditz Story | 1955-01-25 | |
| Conflict of Wings | 1954-03-29 | Sgt. Working Party |
| Ill Met by Moonlight | 1957-01-31 | Spectacled Officer with General Breuer |
| Circumstantial Evidence | 1952-10-16 | Charlie Pott |
| The Two-Headed Spy | 1958-11-17 | Gen. Toppe |
| The Criminals | 1958-12-28 | Stone |
| Das Geheimnis der gelben Narzissen | 1961-07-20 | |
| Lady in the Fog | 1952-10-13 | Smithers |
| The Black Rider | 1954-12-01 | Holiday-Maker |
| Fate Takes a Hand | 1961-10-12 | Preeny |
| The Devil Rides Out | 1968-07-20 | Satanist |
| Operation Amsterdam | 1959-01-12 | Peter |
| Murder Reported | 1957-04-28 | Hatter |
| The Desperate Man | 1959-12-01 | Hoad |
| The Avengers | 1961-01-07 | Oppenheimer |
| Stryker of the Yard | 1961-11-02 | |
| Six | 1964-12-12 | |
| The Prisoner | 1967-09-29 | The Supervisor |
| One Step Beyond | 1959-01-20 | Landlord |
| Man in a Suitcase | 1967-09-27 | |
| The Adventures of William Tell | 1958-09-15 | Hofer |
| The Expert | 1968-07-05 | Chemist |