# Tony Swartz

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**Tony Swartz** (born September 24, 1943, in [Iowa](/source/Iowa) as **Russell Anthony Swartz**; died September 27, 2016, in [Missouri](/source/Missouri))[1] was an American [actor](/source/Actor) whose roles include Flight Sergeant Jolly on the original *[Battlestar Galactica](/source/Battlestar_Galactica_(1978_TV_series))* television series.[2]

Swartz appeared in episodes of *[The Golden Girls](/source/The_Golden_Girls)*, *[Kojak](/source/Kojak)* and *[The Invisible Man](/source/The_Invisible_Man_(1975_TV_series))* television series, as well as in a number of television movies.

Swartz worked on a number of documentary and promotional films.

In addition to acting, his roles in television and film production included working as a location scout, and as a driver.

Married to Helen Blume, his daughter is Kathryn Swartz.

## Filmography

Year Title Role Notes 1976 Dynasty Harry Blackwood TV movie 1978 Battlestar Galactica Flight Sergeant Jolly 1978-1979 Battlestar Galactica Flight Sergeant Jolly TV series, 21 episodes 1980 Schizoid Bartender Uncredited 1986 The Golden Girls John TV series

## References

1. ["TONY SWARTZ - Obituary"](http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?n=tony-swartz&pid=181695164&). Legacy.com. October 2, 2016. Retrieved 2017-03-07.

1. Terrace, Vincent (2011). *Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010*. 2nd ed. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 79. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.

## External links

- [Tony Swartz](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0841985/) at IMDb
- [Tony Swartz - TV.com](http://www.tv.com/tony-swartz/person/4744/summary.html)

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