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Jeannot Szwarc

Jeannot Szwarc was a French-American director, producer, and writer known for his work in American film and television. He was born in Paris, France on 21 November 1939. He was a graduate of Harvard University.

Szwarc began working as a director in American television during the 1960s, in particular on Ironside. He also directed episodes of The Rockford Files, Kojak, Night Gallery, JAG, Bones, Castle, Numbers, Columbo, Heroes, and dozens of other series.

His feature films include Bug (1975), Jaws 2 (1978), Somewhere in Time (1980), Supergirl (1984), and Santa Claus: The Movie (1985).

During the 1990s, he worked in his country of birth where he directed three feature films including La Vengeance d'une blonde (1994). Afterwards, he returned to the United States where he directed television films and series.

In 2003, Szwarc joined the crew of The WB/CW television series Smallville as a director. One of the major episodes he directed was "Homecoming", the 200th episode of the series.

Szwarc co-directed, with Miguel Sapochnik, the fifth and final season premiere of the science-fiction/crime series Fringe. He directed multiple other episodes of the series throughout its run.

Szwarc died from respiratory failure at Central Hospital of Loches, Centre-Val de Loire, France, on 14 January 2025, at the age of 85.

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Crew Credits

Doubt (2017)
Episode crew as Director
Designated Survivor (2016)
Episode crew as Director
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders (2016)
Episode crew as Director (2 episodes)
Almost Human (2013)
Episode crew as Director
Scandal (2012)
Episode crew as Director (5 episodes)
Castle (2009)
Episode crew as Director (4 episodes)
Fringe (2008)
Episode crew as Director (7 episodes)
Private Practice (2007)
Episode crew as Director (4 episodes)
Heroes (2006)
Episode crew as Director (5 episodes)
Supernatural (2005)
Episode crew as Director (5 episodes)
Bones (2005)
Episode crew as Director (14 episodes)
Grey's Anatomy (2005)
Episode crew as Director (16 episodes)
Numb3rs (2005)
Episode crew as Director
Boston Legal (2004)
Episode crew as Director (2 episodes)
Cold Case (2003)
Episode crew as Director
CSI: Miami (2002)
Episode crew as Director
Smallville (2001)
Episode crew as Director (14 episodes)
  • Episode 10x17: Kent (Apr 15, 2011)
  • Episode 10x04: Homecoming (Oct 15, 2010)
  • Episode 9x07: Kandor (Nov 6, 2009)
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Providence (1999)
Episode crew as Director
7 Days (1998)
Episode crew as Director
Ally McBeal (1997)
Episode crew as Director (5 episodes)
The Practice (1997)
Episode crew as Director (15 episodes)
JAG (1995)
Episode crew as Director (3 episodes)
The Twilight Zone (1985)
Episode crew as Director (2 episodes)
Black Sheep Squadron (1976)
Episode crew as Director
Toma (1973)
Episode crew as Director (2 episodes)
The New Perry Mason (1973)
Episode crew as Director
The Man and the City (1971)
Episode crew as Director
Sarge (1971)
Episode crew as Director
Alias Smith and Jones (1971)
Episode crew as Director
Night Gallery (1969)
Episode crew as Director (3 episodes)
Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969)
Episode crew as Director (3 episodes)
Columbo (1968)
Episode crew as Director
It Takes a Thief (1968)
Show crew as Producer
Episode crew as Director (3 episodes)
Episode crew as Story
Ironside (1967)
Show crew as Associate Producer
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