Jeannot Szwarc, who was known for helming films like Supergirl and Jaws 2, tragically passed away on January 15, 2025. He had turned 85 just two months before his demise.

Szwarc received rave reviews for his 1975 disaster-cum-monster movie Bug. That success led to Szwarc being chosen to direct Jaws 2, replacing director John Hancock who had already shot portions of the ...

The Paris-born helmer also helmed ‘Supergirl’ and ‘Santa Claus’ and handled multiple episodes of 'JAG,' ‘Smallville’ and ...

Jeannot Szwarc, the French director of Jaws 2 and 19 episodes of Rod Serling's Night Gallery, has died at the age of 85. Actress Jane Seymour, who starred opposite Christopher Reeve in Szwarc's 1980 ...

LEGENDARY film director Jeannot Szwarc from Jaws 2 and Somewhere in Time has died at the age of 87. The French-American director’s death was confirmed by his son Sacha Szwarc. His father ...

The director of Jaws 2 and Santa Claus: The Movie, Jeannot Szwarc, has reportedly died, aged 85. The French-American director, famed for his work in both film and television, is said to have passed ...

It has been announced that Jeannot Szwarc, director of Jaws 2 and Supergirl, passed away on Wednesday (January 15) at the age of 85. Actor Jane Seymour, who made the 1980 romantic drama Somewhere ...

Jane Seymour, who starred in Jeannot Szwarc's 1980 film 'Somewhere in Time', announced the French director's death on ...

French director Jeannot Szwarc has died aged 85 due to respiratory failure. He is best known for helming films such as 'Jaws ...

He directed the 1973 feature film, “Extreme Close-Up,” 1984’s “Supergirl” and the 1975 film “Bug.” Szwarc notably took over the iconic “Jaws” franchise with “Jaws 2.” ...

Jeannot Szwarc, the filmmaker responsible for Jaws 2 and Supergirl ... Jeannot Szwarc was not just a brilliant director but a kind and generous soul. He gifted us many timeless stories, including ...