Michael Switzer (born May 27, 1948) is an American film and television director.^[1]

Michael Switzer
Switzer on the set of Forever Love (1998)
Born	(1948-05-27) May 27, 1948 (age 75) New York City, U.S.
Alma mater	American University, American Film Institute (AFI)
Occupation(s)	Film director, television director, university professor
Years active	1982–2008
Spouse	Susan Goldberg

Some of his credits in episodic television include M*A*S*H, Hill Street Blues, Quantum Leap, Fame (writer for one episode), Rags to Riches, Misfits of Science, JAG, NYPD Blue. He has also directed a number of television films.^[2]

His last directing crediting credit was the Prison Break episode "Selfless" in 2008.^[2]