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Paul Swift

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Paul Swift
Screenshot of Swift from the documentary film Divine Trash (1998) directed by Steve Yeager.
Born(1934-08-18)August 18, 1934
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DiedOctober 7, 1994(1994-10-07) (aged 60)
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OccupationActor
Years active1970–1977[1]

Paul Swift (August 18, 1934 – October 7, 1994)[citation needed] was an American actor.

Career

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Between 1970 and 1977 he appeared in roles in four of the early feature films directed by John Waters.[1] He additionally appeared as himself in two Waters-related documentary films.[1] Swift's most notable role is his appearance as "The Egg Man" in Pink Flamingos (1972). Aside from that, he played mostly bit parts.[citation needed]

Death

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Swift died of complications from AIDS, aged 60, in his native Baltimore.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1970 Multiple Maniacs Steve (Cookie's boyfriend)
1972 Pink Flamingos The Egg Man
1974 Female Trouble Butterfly
1976 Edith's Shopping Bag himself
1977 Desperate Living Mr. Paul (final film role)
1998 Divine Trash himself archive footage

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