Jeannot Szwarc
DirectingJeannot 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
Filmography — Acting
Filmography — Crew
Jaws 2
Director
Somewhere in Time
Director
Supergirl
Director
Santa Claus: The Movie
Director
Bug
Director
Enigma
Director
The Murders in the Rue Morgue
Director
Mountain of Diamonds
Director
The Devil's Daughter
Director
Have a Nice Night
Director
Grand Larceny
Director
The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits...
Director
The Weekend Nun
Director
Night of Terror
Director
Code Name: Diamond Head
Director
Les Sœurs Soleil
Director
Lisa, Bright and Dark
Director
The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise
Director
You'll Never See Me Again
Director
Revenge of a Blonde
Director
A Summer Without Boys
Director
The Small Miracle
Director
Extreme Close-Up
Director
Honor Bound
Director
Crime Club
Director
Schrecklicher Verdacht
Director
Hercule and Sherlock
Director