Captive State
2019 · 5.7/10
Snoozefest
Guy Van Swearingen
Actor · born 31 August 1963 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Guy Van Swearingen (born 31 August 1963, Chicago, Illinois) is an American actor and retired Chicago firefighter (Lieutenant) who is the founding artistic director of A Red Orchid Theatre. He is a Senn High School dropout who studied theatre before entering the fire academy in 1987, then returned to the stage. His film credits include Mad Dog and Glory (1993), The Negotiator (1998), Ali (2001), Public Enemies (2009), Take Shelter (2011), and Captive State (2019). On television he has appeared in Chicago Fire, Fargo, Power Book IV: Force (15 episodes), and The Bear (2026). He received Joseph Jefferson Award and Jeff Award nominations for his theatre work. He has also worked with Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre, and Court Theatre.
Where to start: Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (2009).
As actor 12
Take Shelter
2011 · 7.0/10
Worth the Hype
The Dilemma
2011 · 5.4/10
Snoozefest
Public Enemies
2009 · 6.7/10
Popcorn Flick
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
2009 · 7.9/10
Absolute Cinema
Blackbird
2007 · 2.0/10
New
The Weather Man
2005 · 6.2/10
Popcorn Flick
Ali
2001 · 6.7/10
Popcorn Flick
Brother 2
2000 · 7.1/10
Worth the Hype
The Negotiator
1998 · 7.1/10
Worth the Hype
Mad Dog and Glory
1993 · 6.0/10
Popcorn Flick
Risky Business
1983 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickTV shows 6
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Guy Van Swearingen movie?
By viewer score, Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (2009) at 7.9/10.
What are Guy Van Swearingen’s most popular movies?
Public Enemies, The Negotiator, Take Shelter.
How many movies has Guy Van Swearingen made?
12 films on TMDB, 12 as actor.