Guy Van Swearingen

Born: 1963-08-31

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

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.

Known For

The Negotiator
Take Shelter
Public Enemies
Risky Business
Captive State
Ali
The Weather Man
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
Mad Dog and Glory
The Dilemma

Top Movie Credits

The Negotiator Officer
Take Shelter Myers
Public Enemies Agent Ralph Brown
Risky Business Party Goer (uncredited)
Captive State Eddie the Priest
Ali Induction FBI Man
The Weather Man Nipper Guy
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story Dr. Hairston
Mad Dog and Glory Cop
The Dilemma Saul