Guy Van Swearingen
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
Credits
- 2022 · The Bear as
- 2022 · Power Book IV: Force as Paulie 'Pierogi' Muzaski
- 2019 · Captive State as Eddie the Priest
- 2014 · Fargo as Captain Martin Hanhuck
- 2014 · Sirens as Cop
- 2012 · Chicago Fire as Chief Conway
- 2011 · Boss as Dinovo
- 2011 · Take Shelter as Myers
- 2011 · The Dilemma as Saul
- 2009 · Public Enemies as Agent Ralph Brown
- 2009 · Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story as Dr. Hairston
- 2007 · Blackbird as Herby
- 2005 · The Weather Man as Nipper Guy
- 2001 · Ali as Induction FBI Man
- 2000 · Brother 2 as Police Officer
- 1998 · The Negotiator as Officer
- 1996 · Early Edition as CFD Officer
- 1993 · Mad Dog and Glory as Cop
- 1983 · Risky Business as Party Goer (uncredited)
- Future · G(L)ORY DAYS as Turtleneck
- Future · Scott's Dead as Scott's Voice