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Scott Swanson (born February 2, 1975) is an American ice hockey coach and former defenseman who was an All-American for Colorado College.[1]

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Career

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Swanson played his junior hockey for the Omaha Lancers, helping the team win the Clark Cup in 1994. After producing more than a point per game in his final year and being named league MVP, Swanson was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the 9th round of the NHL Draft.[2] He began attending Colorado College the following fall and joined a team that was on the ascent. In his freshman season Swanson continued to score in bunches, finishing third in the nation amongst defensemen. He helped CC reach the NCAA championship game, their first in almost 40 years, and was named to the All-Tournament Team.[3]

Swanson took a step back the following year, seeing his point production more than halve, but was still part of a team that reached the Frozen Four. He recovered in his junior year and then posted new career highs as a senior. In his final season Swanson was named an All-American, leading the Tigers to their 6th-consecutive 20-win season and 5th-consecutive NCAA tournament appearance.

After graduating, Swanson signed professionally and spent his first year with the Houston Aeros. Swanson found him demoted to the ECHL in his second year and went on to help the South Carolina Stingrays win the 2001 Kelly Cup. He spent most of the next three years playing AA-hockey, making one final appearance at the AHL-level. After playing a single game for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, he finished out the year with the Colorado Eagles and then retired as a player.

In 2007, Swanson began volunteering as a coach for North Colorado Youth Hockey. five years later, he was hired on as a Director and continues to work in that capacity as of 2021.

Career statistics

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1992–93 Park High School HSMN — — — — — — — — — —
1993–94 Omaha Lancers USHL 48 9 25 34 16 — — — — —
1994–95 Omaha Lancers USHL 48 14 46 60 22 — — — — —
1995–96 Colorado College WCHA 42 13 35 48 16 — — — — —
1996–97 Colorado College WCHA 44 4 16 20 22 — — — — —
1997–98 Colorado College WCHA 42 7 32 39 24 — — — — —
1998–99 Colorado College WCHA 42 11 41 52 16 — — — — —
1999–2000 Houston Aeros IHL 67 6 7 13 38 6 0 1 1 6
2000–01 Springfield Falcons AHL 22 1 10 11 10 — — — — —
2000–01 South Carolina Stingrays ECHL 28 4 14 18 8 17 2 9 11 12
2001–02 Idaho Steelheads WCHL 55 3 28 31 24 15 3 5 8 4
2002–03 Idaho Steelheads WCHL 66 9 60 69 22 6 0 5 5 2
2003–04 Wilkes–Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2003–04 Colorado Eagles CHL 53 7 35 42 18 4 0 2 2 2
AHL totals 23 1 10 11 10 — — — — —
WCHL totals 121 12 88 100 46 21 3 10 13 6

Awards and honors

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Award Year
USHL First Team 1993–94 [2]
USHL First Team 1994–95 [2]
USHL MVP 1994–95 [2]
All-WCHA Rookie Team 1995–96 [4]
All-WCHA Second Team 1995–96 [5]
WCHA All-Tournament Team 1996 [6]
NCAA All-Tournament Team 1996 [7]
All-WCHA Third Team 1997–98 [5]
All-WCHA First Team 1998–99 [5]
AHCA West First-Team All-American 1998–99 [1]
WCHL All-Star 2002–03 [8]
WCHL Defenseman of the Year 2002–03 [8]

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Scott Swanson is an American actor known for his supporting roles in films including The Butterfly Effect (2004), Agent Cody Banks (2003), and 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001). He has appeared in a variety of film and television projects, often in character parts. His work spans genres from drama and thriller to comedy, contributing to both feature films and TV productions throughout the early 2000s. Swanson's career reflects the steady presence of reliable supporting performers in Hollywood, with credits in projects that achieved varying levels of commercial success and cultural impact. He remains recognized primarily through his IMDb profile for these contributions to American entertainment.

Early life

Birth and background

Scott Swanson was born on October 18, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is American by birth and nationality. No further verified details about his early life, family, or education are publicly available in reliable sources.

Career

Early roles and relocation to Canada

Scott Swanson's acting career began in the early 1980s with small roles in Canadian films. His earliest known credit is as Mr. Potter in the 1981 comedy By Design (also known as Sur mesure). In 1982, he appeared as the Announcer in the comedy-horror film Big Meat Eater. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 18, 1948, Swanson is an American actor who relocated to Canada and became based in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he established a long-term presence in the local entertainment industry. He has been active teaching and performing in Vancouver and formerly served as Executive Officer of the Union of BC Performers, the British Columbia branch of ACTRA. Swanson's early career reflected a shift toward working in Canadian television and film productions, setting the foundation for his prolific later work in the region. This relocation allowed him to build an extensive resume in Vancouver-filmed projects beginning in the 1980s and continuing across subsequent decades.

Television guest appearances

Scott Swanson has built a prolific career as a character actor through frequent guest appearances on television series, often in science fiction, fantasy, and procedural dramas, many of which were filmed in Vancouver. His work in episodic television typically involves one-off supporting roles, portraying authority figures such as judges, doctors, military personnel, and other professionals. Among his notable early television credits is a role in the 1990 ABC mini-series It, based on Stephen King's novel, where he played Rademacher. He also had a recurring role as Colin McBride in the CBC series Northwood from 1991 to 1993, appearing in 13 episodes. He followed this with an appearance in the first season of The X-Files as First Officer in the 1993 episode "Jersey Devil." Swanson became a recurring guest on The Commish, portraying Judge Earl Foley in multiple episodes, including "Dead Drunk" (1994), "The Iceman Cometh" (1994), and "The Trial" (1995). He also guest-starred on Sliders as a hostage in the 1996 episode "El Sid." One of his most extensive television engagements was with the 1995 revival of The Outer Limits, where he appeared in five episodes between 1995 and 1999: "Birthright" as Kyle Haller, "Inconstant Moon" as a silver-haired man, "Double Helix" as Reverend Leblanc, "Monster" as General Baker, and "The Other Side" as Emil Dobkins. These roles exemplified his frequent casting in genre series that emphasized suspense and speculative elements. Swanson continued guest work into the 2000s and beyond, including a role as a doctor in the 2003 Smallville episode "Magnetic" and a grandfather in a 2021 episode of Firefly Lane. His television guest spots, which comprise the majority of his acting credits, demonstrate consistent versatility across Canadian and American productions.

Feature film roles

Scott Swanson has appeared in several feature films, primarily in supporting and character roles. His work in this area includes notable Hollywood productions from the early 2000s, where he contributed to a range of genres including action, comedy, and thriller. Among his most recognized film credits are 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001), in which he portrayed Greg Forester, Agent Cody Banks (2003), where he played the Bedroom Agent, and The Butterfly Effect (2004), as the Obstetrician. These roles demonstrate his ability to deliver memorable character performances in studio-backed features. In addition to these, Swanson has credits in other feature films, including direct-to-video releases such as Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice (2002) as Executive and Hellraiser: Hellseeker (2002) as Hapless Soul, along with earlier appearances in Canadian productions like By Design (1981) as Mr. Potter and Big Meat Eater (1982) as Announcer. His filmography reflects a career focused on supporting parts rather than leading roles in feature films.

Later career and teaching

In the late 2000s, Scott Swanson was actively engaged in both teaching and performing in Vancouver, Canada. From November 2003 to December 2015, he served as an instructor at the Art Institute of Vancouver, where he taught courses in writing, storytelling, and acting for animation. This period marked a shift in his career toward education alongside continued acting work, reflecting his relocation and integration into the local performing arts community. Swanson has maintained occasional on-screen roles in later years, including appearances in the 2023 series The Watchful Eye, the web series Critters: A New Binge, and the television film His and Her Christmas. These credits demonstrate ongoing involvement in television and streaming projects while prioritizing teaching contributions earlier in the 2000s and 2010s. Limited public information is available on his activities after 2015, with coverage gaps suggesting a reduced profile in mainstream media following his teaching tenure.

Personal life

Residence and activities in Vancouver

Public information about Scott Swanson's personal life remains limited, with no confirmed details available from reliable sources regarding his current residence, family, marital status, or non-professional activities. He stands at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall, as reported in biographical listings from 2008.
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