Jeannot Szwarc
Directing
- Born
- November 21, 1939 · Paris, France
- Died
- January 14, 2025 (age 85)
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
Jaws 2
June 16, 1978
Supergirl
July 1, 1984
Somewhere in Time
October 2, 1980
Santa Claus: The Movie
October 29, 1985
Bug
June 6, 1975
Revenge of a Blonde
January 26, 1994
Enigma
October 15, 1982
The Murders in the Rue Morgue
December 7, 1986
Hercule and Sherlock
December 4, 1996
Les Sœurs Soleil
April 2, 1997
The Devil's Daughter
January 9, 1973
Code Name: Diamond Head
May 3, 1977
Behind the camera28
- 1997Les Sœurs Soleil Director
- 1996Hercule and Sherlock Director
- 1996The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits... Director
- 1995The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise Director
- 1995Schrecklicher Verdacht Director
- 1994Revenge of a Blonde Director
- 1991Mountain of Diamonds Director
- 1990Have a Nice Night Director, Writer
- 1988Honor Bound Director
- 1987Grand Larceny