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Michael Switzer

Known For
Directing
Born
May 27, 1948
Active Years
1972–2007 (36 Years)
Total Credits
54 credits in database
Directing Born May 27, 1948 54 credits
54
Total Credits
1972–2007
36 Years Career Span
29
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Michael Switzer (Directing).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
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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

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Career

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

Lincoln Heights · Director
Vanished · Director
Prison Break · DirectorOrdinary Miracles · DirectorAnnie's Point · Director
Peacemakers · DirectorFallen Angel · Director
Philly · DirectorThree Days · DirectorMiracle on the Mountain: The Kincaid Family Story · Director
That's Life · DirectorThe Moving of Sophia Myles · Director
Miracle on the 17th Green · DirectorGod's New Plan · Director
Forever Love · DirectorBest Friends for Life · Director
Holiday in Your Heart · DirectorUnwed Father · Director
Unlikely Angel · DirectorThe Making of a Hollywood Madam · DirectorWhat Love Sees · Director
JAG · DirectorNothing But the Truth · DirectorRemember Me · DirectorPast the Bleachers · Director
Cries from the Heart · DirectorJonathan Stone: Threat of Innocence · DirectorChildren of the Dark · Director
NYPD Blue · DirectorI Can Make You Love Me · DirectorA Matter of Justice · Director
With a Vengeance · DirectorFergie & Andrew: Behind the Palace Doors · Director
Pros and Cons · DirectorThe Woman Who Sinned · DirectorThe Lightning Incident · Director
Equal Justice · DirectorGabriel's Fire · DirectorRevealing Evidence: Stalking the Honolulu Strangler · DirectorSummer Dreams: The Story of The Beach Boys · Director
Quantum Leap · DirectorIsland Son · Director
Police Story · DirectorFrank Nitti: The Enforcer · DirectorPolice Story: Burnout · Director
Rags to Riches · DirectorMariah · DirectorBeauty and the Beast · Director
Misfits of Science · Director
Hardcastle and McCormick · Director
Fame · Director
Hill Street Blues · Director
Police Story · Director
M*A*S*H · Director

Full Filmography

54 titles

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.

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Subject: Michael Switzer (Directing). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. [1] Michael Switzer (TMDB): Dire...

Michael Switzer by the numbers

54credits
31films
23TV series
1972–2007active years

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