Michael Switzer
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- May 27, 1948
- Active Years
- 1972–2007 (36 Years)
- Total Credits
- 54 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Michael Switzer (Directing).
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[1] Michael Switzer (TMDB): Director, 54 known credits, Male, Birthday May 27, 1948.
[2] Wikipedia: American film and television director, born May 27, 1948. Episodic television credits: MAS*H, Hill Street Blues, Quantum Leap, Fame (writer for one episode), Rags to Riches, Misfits of Science, JAG, NYPD Blue. Directed television films.
[3] IMDb: Director of Fallen Angel (2003). Known for Fallen Angel (2003), Quantum Leap (1989), and Prison Break (2005).
[4] TMDB: Director. Known for Prison Break, Quantum Leap, MAS*H, JAG, Beauty and the Beast, NYPD Blue, Hill Street Blues, and Fame.
[5] Biographies.net: General mention of biography availability.
Name: Michael Switzer.
Profession: American film and television director.
Birthdate: May 27, 1948.
Credits/Known for: Fallen Angel (2003), Quantum Leap (1989), Prison Break (2005), MAS*H, Hill Street Blues, Fame (writer for one episode), Rags to Riches, Misfits of Science, JAG, NYPD Blue, Beauty and the Beast.
Other: Has directed a number of television films.
Michael Switzer is an American film and television director born on May 27, 1948. He has 54 known credits and is recognized for his work on projects such as Fallen Angel in 2003, Quantum Leap in 1989, and Prison
Career overview
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[1] TMDB: Michael Switzer, Male, Birthday May 27, 1948. Known for Directing. 54 known credits.
[2] Wikipedia: American film and television director. Born May 27, 1948. Episodic television credits: MAS*H, Hill Street Blues, Quantum Leap, Fame (writer for one episode), Rags to Riches, Misfits of Science, JAG, NYPD Blue. Has directed a number of television films.
[3] IMDb: Director: Fallen Angel. Known for Fallen Angel (2003), Quantum Leap (1989), and Prison Break (2005).
[4] TMDB: Known as a Director. Work includes Prison Break, Quantum Leap, MAS*H, JAG, Beauty and the Beast, NYPD Blue, Hill Street Blues, and Fame.
[5] Biographies.net: (No specific facts provided in the snippet).
Name: Michael Switzer.
Profession: American film and television director.
Birth Date: May 27, 1948.
Directing Credits (Episodic/TV): MAS*H, Hill Street Blues, Quantum Leap (1989), Fame, Rags to Riches, Misfits of Science, JAG, NYPD Blue, Prison Break (2005), Beauty and the Beast.
Other Credits: Fallen Angel (2003), various television films.
Writing: Wrote one episode of Fame.
Total Credits: 54.
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Michael Switzer is an American film and television director born on May 27, 1948. With 54 known credits, his professional work includes directing a number of television films and various episodic television series. He is specifically recognized for his work on productions such as Fallen Angel, Quantum Leap, and Prison Break.
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Switzer's episodic television credits encompass a wide range of series. His work includes directing for MAS*H, Hill Street Blues, JAG, NYPD Blue, and Beauty and the Beast. Other series associated with his career include Rags to Riches and Misfits of Science. In addition to his directing duties, he is credited as a writer for one episode of the series Fame. His directing credits for specific years include Quantum Leap in 1989, Fallen Angel in 2003, and Prison Break in 2005.
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Michael Switzer is an American film and television director born on May 27, 1948. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 54 known credits. His professional experience includes directing a number of television films as well as contributing to various episodic television series. He is notably recognized for his work on the productions Fallen Angel,
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
54 titles- Lincoln Heights (2007) Director
- Vanished (2006) Director
- Prison Break (2005) Director
- Ordinary Miracles (2005) Director
- Annie's Point (2005) Director
- Peacemakers (2003) Director
- Fallen Angel (2003) Director
- Philly (2001) Director
- Three Days (2001) Director
- Miracle on the Mountain: The Kincaid Family Story (2001) Director
- That's Life (2000) Director
- The Moving of Sophia Myles (2000) Director
- Miracle on the 17th Green (1999) Director
- God's New Plan (1999) Director
- Forever Love (1998) Director
- Best Friends for Life (1998) Director
- Holiday in Your Heart (1997) Director
- Unwed Father (1997) Director
- Unlikely Angel (1996) Director
- The Making of a Hollywood Madam (1996) Director
- What Love Sees (1996) Director
- JAG (1995) Director
- Nothing But the Truth (1995) Director
- Remember Me (1995) Director
- Past the Bleachers (1995) Director
- Cries from the Heart (1994) Director
- Jonathan Stone: Threat of Innocence (1994) Director
- Children of the Dark (1994) Director
- NYPD Blue (1993) Director
- I Can Make You Love Me (1993) Director
- A Matter of Justice (1993) Director
- With a Vengeance (1992) Director
- Fergie & Andrew: Behind the Palace Doors (1992) Director
- Pros and Cons (1991) Director
- The Woman Who Sinned (1991) Director
- The Lightning Incident (1991) Director
- Equal Justice (1990) Director
- Gabriel's Fire (1990) Director
- Revealing Evidence: Stalking the Honolulu Strangler (1990) Director
- Summer Dreams: The Story of The Beach Boys (1990) Director
- Quantum Leap (1989) Director
- Island Son (1989) Director
- Police Story (1988) Director
- Frank Nitti: The Enforcer (1988) Director
- Police Story: Burnout (1988) Director
- Rags to Riches (1987) Director
- Mariah (1987) Director
- Beauty and the Beast (1987) Director
- Misfits of Science (1985) Director
- Hardcastle and McCormick (1983) Director
- Fame (1982) Director
- Hill Street Blues (1981) Director
- Police Story (1973) Director
- M*A*S*H (1972) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Switzer best known for?
Michael Switzer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lincoln Heights (2007), Closer (2004), El día menos pensado (1999), Camera Café (2003).
When and where was Michael Switzer born?
Michael Switzer was born on May 27, 1948.
How many credits does Michael Switzer have?
Michael Switzer has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2007.
What is Michael Switzer's background in cinema and television?
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