Jeremy Swift facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jeremy Swift
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Swift in 2023
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Jeremy Paul Swift
27 June 1960 Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England
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| Alma mater | Guildford School of Acting |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Mary Roscoe
(m. 1992) |
| Children | 2 |
Jeremy Paul Swift (born June 27, 1960) is a talented English-American actor. He is well-known for his roles in popular movies like Mary Poppins Returns and Gosford Park. Many people also recognize him from TV shows such as Downton Abbey, Foyle's War, and especially for playing Leslie Higgins in the hit series Ted Lasso.
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Meet Jeremy Swift: An Actor's Journey
Early Life and Learning to Act
Jeremy Swift was born on June 27, 1960, in Stockton-on-Tees, England. Both of his parents were music teachers. He loved acting and studied drama at the Guildford School of Acting. He attended from 1978 to 1981.
From Stage to Screen: His Career Begins
In the 1980s, Jeremy mostly worked in theater. He performed with different acting groups. He also appeared in many television commercials. In the 1990s, he acted at the Royal National Theatre. He worked alongside famous actors like David Tennant.
Memorable Roles in Movies and TV
Jeremy Swift has appeared in many films. These include Robert Altman's mystery Gosford Park (2001). He was also in the historical drama Amazing Grace (2006). Kids might know him best from the family adventure movie Mary Poppins Returns (2018). In this film, he played the character Gooding.
He has also been in many popular TV shows. He played Septimus Spratt in Downton Abbey. He was Glenvil Harris in Foyle's War. He also appeared in The Durrells as Dennis.
Playing Leslie Higgins in Ted Lasso
One of Jeremy's most famous roles is Leslie Higgins. He plays this character in the Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso. For his work in Ted Lasso, he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2021. This award was for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. In 2025, he appeared as Mr. Bosworth in the fifth series of All Creatures Great and Small.
Jeremy Swift's Personal Life
Jeremy Swift is married to actress Mary Roscoe. They met while working on a play together. They have two adopted children. Interestingly, Mary Roscoe plays his character's wife, Julie Higgins, in Ted Lasso. Jeremy is also a skilled jazz musician. He even plays the double bass in an episode of Ted Lasso as his character, Higgins.
Jeremy Swift's Acting Work
Here is a list of the movies and TV shows Jeremy Swift has acted in:
Movies He's Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1985 | Mr. Love | Boy in Projection Room | |
| 2001 | Dark Blue World | Cpl. Pierce | |
| Gosford Park | Arthur | ||
| 2003 | To Kill a King | Earl of Whitby | |
| 2005 | Oliver Twist | Mr. Bumble | |
| 2006 | Amazing Grace | Richard the Butler | |
| Are You Ready for Love? | James | ||
| 2007 | Boy A | Dave | |
| Fred Claus | Bob Elf | ||
| 2010 | The Duel | Deacon | |
| 2014 | Downhill | Steve | |
| 2015 | Jupiter Ascending | Vassily Bolotnikov | |
| 2017 | Gun Shy | Charlie | |
| 2018 | Mary Poppins Returns | Gooding / Badger | Voice |
| 2024 | 10 Lives | Happy | Voice |
| Descendants: The Rise of Red | Principal Merlin | ||
| The Imaginary | Mr. Bunting | Voice; English dub | |
| 2025 | Snow White | Doc | Voice and facial motion-capture |
TV Shows He's Been In
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
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| 1991 | Paul Merton: The Series | Shoplifting Customer | Episode: "#1.3" |
| An Actor's Life For Me | Waldemar Krystoff | Episode: "Night of the Living Dead" | |
| 1995–1996 | Next of Kin | Ant | 4 episodes |
| 1996 | Dalziel and Pascoe | Dave Fernie | Episode: "A Clubbable Woman" |
| 1997–1998 | Blind Men | Graham Holdcroft | Main role |
| 1997, 1998 | The Grand | David Jeffries | 2 episodes |
| 1998 | Roger Roger | Vicar | Episode: "There Are No Minicabs in Heaven" |
| The Bill | Graham Thornley | Episode: "Solicitous" | |
| Vanity Fair | Jon Sedley | Miniseries 4 episodes |
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| 1999 | Miami 7 | Stewart | Episode: "Take Off" |
| Bostock's Cup | Sam Tilton | Television film | |
| A Christmas Carol | Mr. Williams | Television film | |
| 2000 | The 10th Kingdom | Ball Guest | Miniseries Episode: "#1.9" |
| 2001 | Barbara | Eric | Episode: "Wedding" |
| 2002 | Bertie and Elizabeth | Royal Page | Television film |
| 2004 | The Alan Clark Diaries | Nigel Lawson | Episode: "Defence of the Realm" |
| 2004–2005 | The Smoking Room | Barry | Main role |
| 2004; 2017 | Casualty | Noah Fitch Lionel Withers |
2 episodes |
| 2005 | 55 Degrees North | Jeremy Fenwick | Episode: "#2.3" |
| 2006–2019 | Doctors | Various | Recurring role |
| 2007–2009 | M.I. High | Silas Fenton | 2 episodes |
| 2009 | Red Dwarf | Noddy | Episode: "Back to Earth (Part Two)" |
| EastEnders | Adrian | 2 episodes | |
| Garrow's Law | William Grove | Episode: "#1.1" | |
| 2010 | On Expenses | Ben Leapman | Television film |
| 2011 | Holby City | Jim Fortune | Episode: "Wise Men" |
| 2012 | The Royal Bodyguard | Hotel Manager | Episode: "A Watery Grave" |
| One Night | Dominic | Miniseries Episode: "Carol" |
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| 2013 | Being Human | Emil | Episode: "The Trinity" |
| Count Arthur Strong | Colin | Episode: "The Radio Play" | |
| 2013–2015 | Foyle's War | Glenvil Harris | Recurring role |
| 2013–2015 | Downton Abbey | Septimus Spratt | Recurring role |
| 2014 | The Crimson Field | Quartermaster Sergeant Reggie Soper | Miniseries |
| 2015 | Inspector George Gently | Stuart MacMillan | Episode: "Gently with the Women" |
| 2016 | Houdini & Doyle | Dr. Henry Whitaker | Episode: "The Curse of Korzha" |
| The Durrells | Dennis | 4 episodes | |
| National Treasure | Simon | 2 episodes | |
| The Moonstone | Dr. Candy | Miniseries 4 episodes |
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| 2017 | Strike | Owen Quine | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Plebs | Antonius | Episode: "The Marathon" |
| Wanderlust | Neil Bellows | Miniseries 4 episodes |
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| 2019 | Doc Martin | Miles Green | Episode: "The Shock of the New" |
| 2020–Present | Ted Lasso | Leslie Higgins | Main role |
| 2024 | Sweetpea | Norman | 6 episodes |
| All Creatures Great and Small | Mr Bosworth | Series 5 |
Awards and Recognitions
Jeremy Swift has been recognized for his acting. Here are some of the awards and nominations he has received:
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2017 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Downton Abbey | Nominated | |
| 2019 | CinEuphoria Awards | Best Ensemble - International Competition | Mary Poppins Returns | Nominated | |
| 2021 | Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Series, Comedy | Ted Lasso | Nominated | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |||
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |||
| 2022 | Won | ||||
| 2024 | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Jeremy Swift para niños
