Loretta Jane was an American stage and television actress known for her character roles. She is known for her portrayal of Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on M*A*S*H, for which she won two Emmy Awards.
Loretta Swit Wiki/Bio
| Real Name | Loretta Jane Swit |
| Nickname | Loretta Swit |
| Profession | Actress |
| Date of Birth | 4 November 1937 |
| Age | 87 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Passaic, New Jersey, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Passaic, New Jersey, USA |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Ethnicity | Not known |
| Religion | Christian |
| Hobbies | Not known |
| Social Media |
Education Qualification
| School | Pope Pius XII High School Katharine Gibbs School, Montclair |
| College | American Academy of Dramatic Arts |
| Education Qualification | Graduated |
Loretta Swit Age
Actress Loretta Jane was born on 4 November 1937 in Passaic, New Jersey, United States. She was 87 years old at the time of her death, and her zodiac sign was Scorpio.
Loretta Swit Husband
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Dennis Holahan |
| Spouse/Husband | Dennis Holahan (m. 1983, div. 1995) |
| Children | None |
Loretta Swit Family
| Father’s Name | Lester Swit |
| Mother’s Name | Nellie Szwed |
| Brother’s Name | Robert Swit (older) |
| Sister’s Name | None |
Career
| Debut | Film – 1972: Stand Up and Be counted TV – 1969: Hawaii Five-O |
| Awards | 1991 – Sarah Siddons Award 1989 – Hollywood Walk of Fame |
Loretta Swit Movies
| Movies | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Stand up and be counted | 1972 |
| Deadhead Miles | 1973 |
| Policewomen | 1974 |
| Freebie and the Bean | 1974 |
| Race with the devil | 1975 |
| S.O.B. | 1981 |
| Beer | 1985 |
| Whoops Apocalypse | 1986 |
| Forest Warrior | 1996 |
| Beach Movie | 1998 |
| Play the flute | 2019 |
Loretta Swit Television Shows –
- 1969-72 – Hawaii Five-O
- 1970 – Mission: Impossible
- 1971 – Cade’s County
- 1972 – Young Dr. Kildare
- 1972-83 – M*A*S*H
- 1973-79 – Pyramid
- 1974 – Petrocelli
- 1976 – Good Heaven
- 1977-78 – The Love Boat
- 1983 – First Affair
- 1987 – A Christmas Calendar
- 1991 – Hell Hath No Fury
- 1994 – Murder, She Wrote
- 1998 – Diagnosis: Murder
- 2002 – M*A*S*H: 30th Anniversary Reunion
Loretta Jane Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 168 cm In meters – 1.68m In feet & inches – 5’6” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 55 kg In pounds – 121 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Blonde |
Loretta Swit Death, Cause of Death –
| Date of Death | 30 May 2025 |
| Place of Death | At her home in New York City |
| Cause of Death | Natural causes |
Loretta Swit Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $4 million (As of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Not known |
| Salary (approx) | Not known |
| Income Source | Acting, modeling, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Loretta Swit
- Loretta Jane was born and raised up in Passaic, New Jersey, to Lester and Nellie Szwed.
- Her father was a salesman and upholsterer.
- As a child, Swit was a member of a Girl scout troop sponsored by the Holy Rosary R.C. Church of Passaic, known as the Holy Rosary scouts.
- She graduated from Pope Pius XII High School in 1955.
- During her school time, she was a cheerleader, had taken part in theatrical productions, and was co-captain of the women basketball team.
- After graduated from Katharine Gibbs school, in 1957, she was employed at a variety of clerical jobs.
- She studied drama with Gene Frankel in Manhattan in New York and considered him her acting coach.
- Swit was also a singer, having trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
- In 1975, she played in Same Time, Next year on Broadway opposite Ted Bessell.
- She was once linked with musician Bill Hudosn.
- She married actor Dennis Holahan in 1983 and divorce him in 1995.
- She was an animal rights activist. She was a vegetarian for many years before becoming a vegan in 1981.
- She wrote a book on needlepoint titled A Needlepoint Scrapbook.
- Loretta Jane died on May 30, 2025, at her home from natural causes at the age of 87.
FAQ:
How old was Loretta Jane?
87 years at the time of death in 2025.
What is Loretta Jane’s net worth?
Approx – $4 Million (As of 2025)
What happened to Loretta Jane?
Actress Loretta Jane died from natural causes on 30 May 2025.
Did Loretta Jane ever have children?
No, she never had children.