Jo Swerling Jr.
American director, producer and screenwriter
About Jo Swerling Jr.
Born 1931. Jo Swerling Jr. is a screenwriter, television director, television producer and writer.
Jo Swerling Jr. (born June 18, 1931) is an American director, producer and screenwriter. He was nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards in the categories Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Limited Series for his work on the television programs Run for Your Life, Baretta, Captains and the Kings and Wiseguy.
The company initially worked for Universal Television until 1981 when he joined Stephen J. Cannell Productions there.
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Who is Jo Swerling Jr.?
American director, producer and screenwriter
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Jo Swerling Jr. was born on 18 June 1931.
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Jo Swerling Jr. is a screenwriter, television director, television producer and writer.
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