Jack Bender is an American television and film director, actor, television producer, and screenwriter. Bender was an executive producer and lead director of the ABC television series Lost. He directed the final episode of the series. Bender has also worked as a director on other popular shows such as The Sopranos, Carnivàle, Alias, and Boston Public.

Recently he signed on to direct the new Syfy pilot Alphas. As an actor, Bender appeared in guest roles on All in the Family, The Bob Newhart Show, and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. He appeared alongside other actors in The Million Dollar Duck, The Savage, and The McNaughton's Daughter.