Tommy Swerdlow

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Characters played by Tommy Swerdlow

Jack Santos — Child's Play (1988)

Detective partner to Mike Norris during Ray chase.

Troop Leader — Spaceballs (1987)

Commander directing small units of Spaceball soldiers.

Pvt. Martin Bienstock — Hamburger Hill (1987)

One of the five replacement privates. He is emotionally devastated by a breakup letter influenced by anti-war sentiments from his girlfriend's college friends. He participates in the grueling hill assaults and is killed during the final charge.

Tommy — A Thousand Junkies (2017)

Tommy is the central figure in the group’s drug-fueled crisis. He struggles with withdrawal, argues about money and cocaine, tries to help a pregnant traveler, and reflects on his estranged father. He also proposes robbing Moshe and organizes the group’s movement toward that scheme, while relying on companions including Igor and T.J.

Career Overview

Tommy Swerdlow has 21 screen credits in a career dating back to 1984. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Child's Play with 1 titles. Signature works include Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, The Grinch, Anastasia. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Writing
Gender
male
Known Credits
21

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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