Bob Lee Swagger has been portrayed by Mark Wahlberg in “Shooter,” a 2007 film based on Stephen Hunter’s 1993 thriller “Point of Impact,” and by Ryan Phillippe in the “Shooter” TV series.

Mark Wahlberg is perfect for the role of Bob Lee Swagger, adding an intense but relatable humanity to the character. His training for the role aside, Wahlberg is the type of presence that just ...

When USA's Shooter was first announced, there was all kinds of talk about Ryan Phillippe playing lead character Bob Lee Swagger, a trained sniper and a former U.S. Marine. As important as his role ...

The opening scene of Shooter, a USA Network drama starring Ryan Phillippe as former Marine sniper Bob Lee Swagger, could be read as a sort of conservative fable.As with many fables, it begins with ...