David Swift

Drama Series - 1948, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role

The Philco Television Playhouse is an American anthology series that was broadcast live on NBC from 1948 to 1955. Produced by Fred Coe, the series was sponsored by Philco. It was one of the most respected dramatic shows of the Golden Age of Television, winning a 1954 Peabody Award and receiving eight Emmy nominations between 1951 and 1956.

Drama Series - 1988, 16 episodes • as King

The Storyteller, aided by his cynical dog, narrates classic folk tales, fables, and legends.

Drama Series - 1954, 16 episodes • as Fireman (uncredited)

Walt Disney Productions has produced an anthology television series under several different titles since 1954. The original version of the series premiered on ABC, Wednesday night, October 27, 1954. The show, which was hosted by Walt Disney until his death and then from 1996 to 2002 by then-CEO Michael Eisner (with one-off hosts or no hosts during other periods) has since aired continually as either a weekly program or an irregular series of specials on several networks and streaming services, most recently on ABC and Disney+. The show is the second longest showing prime-time program on American television, behind its rival, Hallmark Hall of Fame. However, Hallmark Hall of Fame was a weekly program only during its first five seasons, while Disney remained a weekly program for more than forty years.

Drama Series - 1981, 16 episodes • as Professor Lindemann

Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years is an 8-part 1981 drama serial based on the life of Winston Churchill, and particularly his years in enforced exile from political position during the 1920s and 30s. It was written and directed by Ferdinand Fairfax and Churchill was played by Robert Hardy. Hardy's brilliant performance as Churchill won critical acclaim and a BAFTA award in 1982. He reprised the role in The Sittaford Mystery, Bomber Harris and War and Remembrance and at the 50th anniversary celebrations of the end of World War II in 1995 when he quoted a number of Churchill's wartime speeches in character.

Movie - 1964, 2h 15m • as TV Director (uncredited)

To help his divorced neighbor claim a substantial inheritance, a family man poses as her husband. The ruse spills over into his career in advertising, and his recent promotion relies on his wholesome and moral appearance.

Movie - 1960, 2h 15m • as Fireman (Uncredited)

A young girl comes to an embittered town and confronts its attitude with her determination to see the best in life.

Movie - 1967, 2h 15m • as Elevator Operator (uncredited)

A young but bright former window cleaner rises to the top of his company by following the advice of a book about ruthless advancement in business.

Movie - 1964, 2h 15m • as Player King

The ghost of the King of Denmark tells his son Hamlet to avenge his murder by killing the new king, Hamlet's uncle. Hamlet feigns madness, contemplates life and death, and seeks revenge. His uncle, fearing for his life, also devises plots to kill Hamlet. An historic BBC production taped on location in and around Kronborg castle in Elsinore (Denmark), in which the play is set.

Movie - 2002, 2h 15m • as Self

Members of the cast and crew of Disney's Pollyanna, look back on location shooting in Santa Rosa.

Movie - 2002, 2h 15m • as Self - Director / Writer

Interviews with cast and crew members detail the making of the Disney classic.

Movie - 1979, 2h 15m • as General Groener

The events around the signing of The Armistice at the end of the First World War.