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Buddy Swan

Acting

Born
October 24, 1929
Died
March 21, 1993

Biography

Paul "Buddy" Swan (October 24, 1929 – March 21, 1993) (also credited as Buddy Swann) was an American child actor, best known for playing the title character of the 1941 film Citizen Kane as an eight-year-old boy. He also appeared in the horror film The Ape, the horror comedy Scared Stiff, and the Academy-Award nominated film The Fighting Sullivans, playing one of the Sullivan brothers in their youth. Swan also appeared as a young actor in Broadway plays in 1942, including Mr. Sycamore.

Known For

Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane

1941Movie

Citizen Kane

1941Movie

Shockproof
Shockproof

1949Movie

Shockproof

1949Movie

The Horn Blows at Midnight
The Horn Blows at Midnight

1945Movie

The Horn Blows at Midnight

1945Movie

Scared Stiff
Scared Stiff

1945Movie

Scared Stiff

1945Movie

The Soul of a Monster
The Soul of a Monster

1944Movie

The Soul of a Monster

1944Movie

Military Academy with That Tenth Avenue Gang
Military Academy with That Tenth Avenue Gang

1950Movie

Military Academy with That Tenth Avenue Gang

1950Movie

Destination Murder
Destination Murder

1950Movie

Destination Murder

1950Movie

Strange Affair
Strange Affair

1944Movie

Strange Affair

1944Movie

The Ape
The Ape

1940Movie

The Ape

1940Movie

The Fighting Sullivans
The Fighting Sullivans

1944Movie

The Fighting Sullivans

1944Movie

Gallant Journey
Gallant Journey

1946Movie

Gallant Journey

1946Movie

Haunted House
Haunted House

1940Movie

Haunted House

1940Movie

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