Directing · Paris, France · Born November 21, 1939
Jeannot Szwarc (November 21, 1939 - January 14, 2025) was a French film director. Szwarc was born in Paris. He began working as a director in US television during the 1960s, in particular on Ironside. He is also associated with The Rockford Files, Kojak, Night Gallery, JAG, Bones, Numb3rs, and Columbo. His feature films include Bug (1975), Jaws 2 (1978), Somewhere in Time (1980), Supergirl (1984), and Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Since then, he has mainly directed television movies and series. In 2003, Szwarc joined the crew of The WB television series Smallville as a director. One of the major episodes he directed was "Homecoming", the 200th episode of Smallville. He also directed six episodes of Heroes, at least once for each season.
MovieSpine Tingler! The William Castle Story
2007
as Self
MovieYou Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
2006
as Self
MovieThe Making of Jaws 2
2001
as Self
MovieBack To "Somewhere In Time"
2000
as Self
MovieSupergirl: The Making of the Movie
1985
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MovieSanta Claus: The Making of the Movie
1985
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TVLes Rendez-vous du dimanche
1975
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