Loretta Swit Net Worth (2024)
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Loretta Swift is a versatile television actress, known for her notable portrayal of Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on the long-running hit television series “M*A*S*H” (an acronym for Mobile Army Surgical Hospital). The series is an American war comedy-drama series that aired for 11 years (1972-1983). 

Not only that…

Swit won two Emmy Awards for her role in “M*A*S*H” and was nominated in every show’s season. 

Now, let’s backtrack a little…

Growing up, Loretta Swit already knows that acting is her passion. Swit even studied drama with Gene Frankel in Manhattan, New York City, and in the American Academy of Dramatic Arts to prove this. She even considered Frankel as her acting coach. With her heart to share and teach aspiring actors, Swit regularly and diligently returned to the studio to speak and connect with aspiring actors. 

Here’s a catch…

Swit is also a singer. She was a natural singer who trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts before finding roles in repertory companies. 

And that’s just one side of the story… 

Theatre

In 1967, Swit toured with the national company of Any Wednesday, led by Gardner McKay. The tour is the start for her to gain attention. To continue, Swit also played as one of the Pigeon sisters in a Los Angeles run of “The Odd Couple.” Along with her on this is Don Rickles and Ernest Borgnine.

So, you see…

The roles became the start of Swit Theatre’s career. She started to star in several Broadway plays such as in “Same Time, Next Year” with Ted Bessell, “The Mystery” of Edwin Drood, Las Vegas version of “Mame” as Agnes Gooch with Susan Hayward, and Celeste Holm, and “The Vagina Monologues,” and many more.

And that’s not all…

Television

As she arrived” in Hollywood in 1970, Swit started her guest-starring in numerous dramas on television such as “Gunsmoke,” “Mission Impossible,” “Hawaii Five-O,” and “Mannix.” Finally, after two years in television, her effort paid off as she got her iconic role Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan, which gave her two Emmy awards. 

It gets better from there…

In 1972, Swit got Major Margaret “Hot Lips” from Actress Sally Kellerman, who portrayed “Hot Lips” in the feature film of the series. With the continued success of the series, the actress’s career and net worth also boost up. Swit was one of only four cast members to stay for all 11 seasons of the show, from 1972-1983, together with Alan Alda, Jamie Farr, and William Christopher.

Here’s a fact…

In the pilot episode of “Cagney & Lacey,” Swit appeared as one of the titular characters, Christine Cagney. However, she couldn’t continue with the series due to contractual obligations with “M*A*S*H.” 

Loretta’s popularity grows and boosts as the series “M*A*S*H” became a big success. She was even featured in some game shows such as  “Match Game,” “Pyramid,” and “Hollywood Squares.” And not only that, but Swit appeared in numerous films like “Race with the Devil,” “Beer,” and “Whoops Apocalypse.”

Moving on…

In 1983, Swit married actor Dennis Holahan, who’s now an attorney. Swit became a stepmother to Holahan’s kids but never had.” her own. Her ex-husband even appeared in an episode of “M*A*S*H.”

Yes! You read that right.