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.
Acting
- 2022The Bear1 ep.
- 2022Power Book IV: ForcePaulie 'Pierogi' Muzaski15 ep.
- 2014FargoCaptain Martin Hanhuck2 ep.
- 2014SirensCop1 ep.
- 2011BossDinovo3 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2026The Bear1 ep.
- 2023Power Book IV: ForcePaulie 'Pierogi' Muzaski5 ep.
- 2021Chicago FireChief Conway2 ep.
- 2020FargoCaptain Martin Hanhuck2 ep.
- 2015SirensCop1 ep.
- 2012BossDinovo3 ep.
- 1999Early EditionCFD Officer1 ep.