Loretta Swit’s net worth, age, children, spouse, parents, movies, profiles, net worth

Loretta Swit’s net worth, age, children, spouse, parents, movies, profiles, net worth

Loretta Swit is an American multi-award-winning actress and animal rights activist. She is widely recognized for her role as Major Margaret ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan in the M*A*S*H television series. What is Loretta Swit’s net worth in 2022, and where is she today?

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Loretta Swit is known for her role as Margaret Houlihan in the M*A*S*H television series. Photo: Bobby Bank
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Loretta was one of the most sought-after television actresses of the 1970s and remained at the top until the early 2000s. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1989. The actress is a strict vegan and has been honoured numerous times for her advocacy against animal suffering and cruelty.

Loretta Swit’s profiles summary and bio

Full nameLoretta Jane Swit
Birth nameLoretta Szwed
Date of birth4th November 1937
Age84 years in 2022
Birth signScorpio
Place of birthPassaic, New Jersey, United States
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityPolish
Height5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m)
Shoe size7 US
Hair colourBlonde
GenderFemale
Marital statusDivorced
Ex-spouseDennis Holahan (from 1983 to 1995)
ParentsNellie and Lester Szwed
EducationAmerican Academy of Dramatic Arts
ProfessionActress, animal rights activist
Social media profilesInstagramFacebookTwitter

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Loretta Swit’s net worth

The actress has an estimated net worth of $4 million in 2022. She made her fortune from acting and other entrepreneurial ventures.

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Loretta Swit’s career

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Swit was one of the most sought-after television actresses of the 1970s and 1980s. Photo: Gary Gershoff
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Loretta started doing stage performances at the age of 7, but she began with a career in the corporate world before transitioning to acting. After graduating from Katharine Gibbs School in Montclair in 1957, she did clerical jobs at several companies while developing her acting skills. The actress attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, from where she graduated in 1959.

Swit made her stage acting debut in 1967 and later moved to Hollywood in 1970. She had her big break two years later, in 1972, when she landed the role of Major Margaret ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan in the M*A*S*H television series. She was the only lead female on the show and starred in all eleven seasons.

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Loretta Swit’s M*A*S*H performance earned her multiple Emmy nominations, and she won two Emmy Awards. She made her debut on Broadway in 1975 in Same Time, Next Year. The actress has since been part of countless films, television shows, and stage performances.

Loretta Swit’s movies and TV shows

ProjectYearRole
Play the Flute2019Mrs. Kincaid
Hollywood Squares1999 to 2004Herself
Forest Warrior1996Shirley
A Killer Among Friends1992 Detective Patricia Staley
Hell Hath No Fury1991Connie Stewart
14 Gong on 301988Miss Louisa Horton
Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story1986Deo Fisher
Whoops Apocalypse1986President Barbara Adams
Miracle at Moreaux1985Sister Gabrielle
Beer1985B.D. Tucker
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever1983Grace Bradley
First Affair1983Jane Simon
Cagney & Lacey1981Detective Christine Cagney
Password Plus1979 to 1980Herself
Mirror, Mirror1979Sandy McLaren
The Hostage Heart1977Chris LeBlanc
It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane… It’s Superman1975Sydney
Race with the Devil 1975Alice
Freebie and the Bean1974Mildred Meyers
Match Game1973 to 1979Herself
Pyramid1973 to 1979Herself
M*A*S*H1972 to 1983Major Margaret ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan
Deadhead Miles1973Lady with a glass eye
Stand U and Be Counted1972Hilary McBride

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How old is Loretta Swit today?

The actress was born on 4th November 1937 in Passaic, New Jersey, United States. Loretta Swit’s age is 84 years in 2022.

Loretta Swit’s parents and siblings

Loretta’s father was known as Lester Szwed, and he worked as a salesperson and upholsterer, while her mother was called Nellie Szwed. The actress has an older brother known as Robert. Loretta Swit’s family has Polish roots.

Loretta Swit’s spouse

Swit's husband
Loretta Swit and Dennis Holahan were married for 12 years, from 1983 to 1995. Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd
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The actress tied the knot with actor Dennis Holahan in 1983. They met on the set of M*A*S*H and were together for about 12 years before divorcing in 1995.

Loretta Swit’s children

The actress did not have children from her marriage with actor Dennis, but she was the stepmother to his two kids, Belle and Nicholas. After her divorce, she decided to remain single and focused on her then-blossoming career. The actress revealed that she does not regret her decision to remain childless.

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Where is Loretta Swit today?

After having a successful Hollywood career, the actress decided to retreat from the limelight in the early 2000s and focus on other affairs. She ventured into business and owns a line of jewellery. She also exhibits watercolour paintings and continues to stand against the killing of fur-bearing animals for high fashion wear.

Are Loretta Swit and Sally Kellerman the same person?

No. The late actress Sally Kellerman starred in the 1970 M*A*S*H film as Major Margaret ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan, while actress Loretta Swit reprised the role in the subsequent TV series that ran for 11 seasons from 1972 to 1983.

Is Margaret Houlihan from M*A*S*H still alive?

Sally Kellerman, who played the role in the M*A*S*H (1970) film, passed away in February 2022, aged 84. Loretta Swit reprised the role in the television series, and she is still alive. Swit is 84 years in 2022.

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Loretta Swit may have retired from acting, but her influence and legacy in the industry live on. She made the 1970s and 1980s fun and entertaining and continues to channel her efforts toward ending animal cruelty.

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