
Jeannot Szwarc
Known for Directing · 7 credits
- Born
- 1939-11-21
- Died
- 2025-01-14
- Place of birth
- Paris, France
- Also known as
- Jean 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.
Known For
TV Shows (1)
Movies (6)

You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
2006
as Self

The Making of Jaws 2
2001
as Self

Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
2007
as Self

Supergirl: The Making of the Movie
1985
as Self

Santa Claus: The Making of the Movie
1985
as Self

Back To "Somewhere In Time"
2000
as Self
About Jeannot Szwarc
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 televi… With 7 credits spanning from 1975 to 2007, Jeannot Szwarc has appeared in 6 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Jeannot Szwarc Movies
- You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman (2006) — as Self
- The Making of Jaws 2 (2001) — as Self
- Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007) — as Self
- Supergirl: The Making of the Movie (1985) — as Self
- Santa Claus: The Making of the Movie (1985) — as Self
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