Jeannot Szwarc

Biography

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.

Filmografi

Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story2007 · SelfYou Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman2006 · SelfSupergirl: The Making of the Movie1985 · SelfBack To "Somewhere In Time"2000 · SelfThe Making of Jaws 22001 · SelfSanta Claus: The Making of the Movie1985 · Self