Jeannot Szwarc

A versatile French director navigates the peaks and valleys of Hollywood, leaving his mark on iconic films from blockbuster thrillers to heartfelt dramas across six cinematic decades.

Born

1937

Died

2025

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In short · Directed for four decades — 24 credits.

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Biography

Jeannot Szwarc was a French director known for his work in American film and television. His career, which spanned six decades, included directing a range of films such as *Jaws 2*, *Somewhere in Time*, *Supergirl*, and *Santa Claus: The Movie*. Demonstrating a broad range of skills, Szwarc worked in various genres and formats throughout his career, before eventually retiring in France.

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