Jeannot Szwarc
Directing
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.
Known for
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tvDoubt
2017
Director
tvDesignated Survivor
2016
Director
tvAlmost Human
2013
Director
tvScandal
2012
Director
tvThe Protector
2011
Director
tvCastle
2009
Director
tvFringe
2008
Director
tvRaising the Bar
2008
Director
tvPrivate Practice
2007
Director
tvHeroes
2006
Director
tvBones
2005
Director
tvSupernatural
2005
Director
tvGrey's Anatomy
2005
Director
tvNumb3rs
2005
Director
tvBoston Legal
2004
Director
tvCold Case
2003
Director
tvWithout a Trace
2002
Director
tvCSI: Miami
2002
Director
tvSmallville
2001
Director
tvPhilly
2001
Director
tvBoston Public
2000
Director
tvProvidence
1999
Director
tvSeven Days
1998
Director
tvAlly McBeal
1997
Director
movieLes Sœurs Soleil
1997
Director
tvThe Practice
1997
Director
movieHercule and Sherlock
1996
Director
tvJAG
1995
Director
movieRevenge of a Blonde
1994
Director
movieMountain of Diamonds
1991
Director
tvMountain of Diamonds
1991
Director
tvThe Burning Shore
1991
Director
movieHave a Nice Night
1990
Director
movieHonor Bound
1988
Director
movieGrand Larceny
1987
Director
movieSanta Claus: The Movie
1985
Director
tvThe Twilight Zone
1985
Director
movieSupergirl
1984
Director
movieEnigma
1982
Director
movieSomewhere in Time
1980
Director
movieJaws 2
1978
Director
movieCode Name: Diamond Head
1977
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movieBug
1975
Director
movieCrime Club
1975
Director
tvBaretta
1975
Director
tvThe Rockford Files
1974
Director
tvThe Six Million Dollar Man
1974
Director
movieA Summer Without Boys
1973
Director
movieLisa, Bright and Dark
1973
Director
tvKojak
1973
Director
tvToma
1973
Director
tvThe New Perry Mason
1973
Director
movieExtreme Close-Up
1973
Director
movieThe Small Miracle
1973
Director
movieThe Devil's Daughter
1973
Director
movieThe Weekend Nun
1972
Director
movieNight of Terror
1972
Director
tvSarge
1971
Director
tvColumbo
1971
Director
tvAlias Smith and Jones
1971
Director
tvNight Gallery
1970
Director
Matt Lincoln
1970
Director
tvParis 7000
1970
Director
tvMarcus Welby, M.D.
1969
Director
tvIronside
1967
Director
tvThe Virginian
1962
Director
tvHallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Director
Acting7
Production2
Deadlock
1967
Associate Producer
tvIronside
1967
Producer
Art1
movieSupergirl
1984
Art Direction
Creator1
tvThe Burning Shore
1991
Creator