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Buddy Swan

Actor · born 24 October 1929

Paul "Buddy" Swan (October 24, 1929 – March 21, 1993) (also credited as Buddy Swann) was an American child actor, best known for playing the title character of the 1941 film Citizen Kane as an eight-year-old boy.

He also appeared in the horror film The Ape, the horror comedy Scared Stiff, and the Academy-Award nominated film The Fighting Sullivans, playing one of the Sullivan brothers in their youth.

Where to start: Citizen Kane (1941).

As actor 13

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Buddy Swan movie?

By viewer score, Citizen Kane (1941) at 8.0/10.

What are Buddy Swan’s most popular movies?

Citizen Kane, Shockproof, The Ape.

How many movies has Buddy Swan made?

13 films on TMDB, 13 as actor.

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