Jeannot Szwarc was a French-American director and producer who worked on television series and movies. He directed episodes of Marcus Welby, M.D., Night Gallery, Kojak, The Rockford Files, The Practice, JAG, Bones and Grey's Anatomy. He produced series including Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre, It Takes a Thief and over 50 episodes of Ironside.

Szwarc's television movie credits include "The Weekend Nun," "The Small Miracle," "Crime Club," "The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits..." and "Hazard's People." He served as director on films such as "Jaws 2," "Somewhere in Time," "Enigma" and "Santa Claus."