E.W. Swackhamer was born on January 17, 1927 in Middletown, New Jersey, USA as Egbert Warnderink Swackhamer Jr. He was a director and producer, known for 丹恩家的诅咒 (1978), McCloud (1970) and 古怪战舰 (1965). He was married to Bridget Hanley and Margaret Woodward (Gretchen) Shane. He died on December 5, 1994 in Berlin, Germany.
Was a director on In the Fold (1996) at the time of his death.
Father of Ten Eyck and Elizabeth Swackhamer with his first wife. Had two daughters, Bronwyn (born 3 March 1971) and Meagan with second wife Bridget Hanley.
His first wife was the daughter of the late humorist Ted Shane.