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Michael Swan (born June 11, 1948) is an American film and TV actor. Swan was born in San Jose, California, the son of actress Alys Lucille (née Wilkinson) and Donald Arthur Swan. He was raised in the wine business in Northern California, working for his Uncle Joseph Swan and Louis Martini and still keeps close ties with the industry through his Godson, Joel Gott and Joel's father Cary. After a great deal of local theater, including an improvisational company in the late 70's known as The Illegitimate Theater, Michael moved to Los Angeles where he became the Wine Consultant at Wally's... MORE

Michael Swan (born June 11, 1948) is an American film and TV actor. Swan was born in San Jose, California, the son of actress Alys Lucille (née Wilkinson) and Donald Arthur Swan. He was raised in the wine business in Northern California, working for his Uncle Joseph Swan and Louis Martini and still keeps close ties with the industry through his Godson, Joel Gott and Joel's father Cary. After a great deal of local theater, including an improvisational company in the late 70's known as The Illegitimate Theater, Michael moved to Los Angeles where he became the Wine Consultant at Wally's Liquors in Westwood. While there, he studied with David Alexander, renowned Broadway and television Director, and mentor to the likes of Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau and Ross Martin. Very quickly, he landed two recurring roles at MGM Television on Bronk with Jack Palance and Medical Center with Chad Everett. Then on to roles, Recurring, Guest Star, and Co-Star in over 100 shows for MGM, Universal, Spelling, Cannell, Columbia Pictures Television, Warner Bros. Television and 20th Century Fox TV throughout the 70's and 80's. In 1986, Michael landed the role of Scottish adventurer Duncan McKechnie on As the LESS