Jeannot Szwarc
Directing • Born 1939-11-21 – Died 2025-01-14
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.
Filmography
7 credits
Supergirl: The Making of the Movie
Movie • 1985
Self
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
Movie • 2007
Self
The Making of Jaws 2
Movie • 2001
Self
Santa Claus: The Making of the Movie
Movie • 1985
Self
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
Movie • 2006
Self
Back To "Somewhere In Time"
Movie • 2000
Self
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
TV • 1975
Self