E. W. Swackhamer
Television and film director and producer
Born
Died
1994
32 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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