
Citizen Kane
Young Charles Foster Kane
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Paul "Buddy" Swan (October 24, 1929 – March 21, 1993) (also credited as Buddy Swann) was an American child actor, best known for playing the title character of the 1941 film Citizen Kane as an eight-year-old boy. He also appeared in the horror film The Ape, the horror comedy Scared Stiff, and the Academy-Award nominated film The Fighting Sullivans, playing one of the Sullivan brothers in their youth. Swan also appeared as a young actor in Broadway plays in 1942, including Mr. Sycamore.
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13 acting credits · Includes cameos and other appearances where listed.

Young Charles Foster Kane

Sharkey (uncredited)

Kid (uncredited)

Teenage Boy (Uncredited)

Second Newsboy (uncredited)

Willie Brill

Arthur, Blue Streak Messenger

George, as a child (uncredited)

Dudley Rogers

Williams (uncredited)

Newsboy (uncredited)

Oliver Waldeck

Junior Henshaw