E. W. Swackhamer

Television and film director and producer

E. W. Swackhamer - Television and film director and producer
Born

January 17th, 1927
98 years ago

Died

1994
31 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Directed various television series during the 1970s and 1980s. Contributed to the production of multiple telefilms, including significant works for networks such as CBS and NBC. Associated with directing episodes of popular series such as 'The Twilight Zone' and 'The Mod Squad'. Involved in various television productions that received critical acclaim.

Directed episodes of 'The Twilight Zone'

Produced telefilms for CBS and NBC

Directed 'The Mod Squad'

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