Jeannot Szwarc
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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
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Jaws 2 (1978)
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Supergirl (1984)
Director
Somewhere in Time (1980)
Director
Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)
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Hercule and Sherlock (1996)
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Enigma (1982)
Director
Grand Larceny (1987)
Director
Mountain of Diamonds (1991)
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Bug (1975)
Director
The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise (1995)
Director
Les Sœurs Soleil (1997)
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The Devil's Daughter (1973)
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The Murders in the Rue Morgue (1986)
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A Summer Without Boys (1973)
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Have a Nice Night (1990)
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The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits... (1996)
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Night of Terror (1972)
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Crime Club (1975)
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Schrecklicher Verdacht (1995)
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Honor Bound (1988)
Director
Extreme Close-Up (1973)
Director
Revenge of a Blonde (1994)
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Code Name: Diamond Head (1977)
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You'll Never See Me Again (1973)
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The Weekend Nun (1972)
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Lisa, Bright and Dark (1973)
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The Small Miracle (1973)
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