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Born November 21, 1939 · Paris, France
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.

Les Sœurs Soleil
1997

Hercule and Sherlock
1996

The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits...
1996

The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise
1995
Schrecklicher Verdacht
1995

Revenge of a Blonde
1994

Mountain of Diamonds
1991

Have a Nice Night
1990

Honor Bound
1988

Grand Larceny
1987

The Murders in the Rue Morgue
1986

Santa Claus: The Movie
1985

Supergirl
1984

Enigma
1982

Somewhere in Time
1980

Jaws 2
1978

Code Name: Diamond Head
1977

Bug
1975

Crime Club
1975

A Summer Without Boys
1973

Lisa, Bright and Dark
1973

Extreme Close-Up
1973

The Small Miracle
1973

You'll Never See Me Again
1973

The Devil's Daughter
1973

The Weekend Nun
1972

Night of Terror
1972