Bruce Gowers

ActorDirectorProducerProduction Dec 21 (died age 82) West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK 1971–2015 (44 year career)

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Biography

Bruce Gowers was an English television director and producer, best known for work on large scale live music and event productions. He started his career in his native England where his landmark music video for Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" brought him international recognition leading to his relocation to the U.S. in the late 1970s. Bruce’s varied career includes credits for the live episodes of American Idol (2001–2010) which he has directed from the start, and awards shows including the Emmys, …

Known For

Film

Eddie Murphy: Delirious

Director

Film

Madonna: The Immaculate Collection

Director

Film

Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory

Director

Film

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

Director

Film

Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met

Director

Film

George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?

Director

Film

American Idol

Director

Film

Jennifer Lopez | Feelin' So Good

Director

Filmography

Acting (2)

Movies (2)

The 10 Faces of Michael Jackson

2015

as Self

5.0

The Story of Bohemian Rhapsody

2004

as Self

8.1

Crew (58)

Movies (52)

The Best British Rock Concert of All Time: Live at Knebworth

2010

Director

7.4

I Walk the Line: A Night for Johnny Cash

2005

Director

Prince : Musicology Live 2004ever (Live in Los Angeles)

2004

Director

8.5

Genius. A Night for Ray Charles

2004

Director

7.3

Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas

2004

Director

American Idol: The Search For A Superstar

2002

Director

8.0

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

2001

Director

8.0

Sarah Brightman: La Luna - Live in Concert

2001

Director

6.1

Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration

2000

Director

6.2

Britney Spears: Live and More!

2000

Director

8.2

Jennifer Lopez | Feelin' So Good

2000

Director

8.5

Kidsongs: I Can Do It

1997

Director

Kidsongs: I Can Do It

1997

Executive Producer

The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Babylon Tour '97-98

1997

Production Director

6.8

Fleetwood Mac: The Dance

1997

Director

7.8

Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast

1997

Director

Paula Poundstone Goes to Harvard

1996

Director

Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory

1995

Director

8.3

Woodstock 94

1995

Director

Nine Inch Nails: Woodstock 94

1994

Director

9.5

Kidsongs: Country Sing-Along

1994

Director

Kidsongs: Country Sing-Along

1994

Executive Producer

Mickey's Fun Songs: Campout at Walt Disney World

Executive Producer

Primus: Woodstock 94

Director

Pete Townshend Live in New York Featuring Psychoderelict

1993

Director

Prince: The Hits Collection

1993

Director

7.9

The Cure: MTV Unplugged

1991

Director

7.0

Paul McCartney: Unplugged

1991

Director

4.0

Kidsongs: Very Silly Songs

1991

Director

The Best of All Star Band: Live in Concert

1990

Director

Madonna: The Immaculate Collection

1990

Director

8.6

Paula Poundstone: Cats, Cops and Stuff

1990

Director

6.5

Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed

1990

Director

7.0

Kidsongs: Ride the Roller Coaster

1990

Director

Kidsongs: Ride the Roller Coaster

1990

Producer

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

1989

Director

9.0

George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?

1988

Director

7.2

Richard Lewis: I'm Exhausted

1988

Director

8.0

Jerry Seinfeld: Stand-Up Confidential

1987

Director

6.2

Harry Anderson's Sideshow

1987

Director

Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met

1986

Director

8.1

Rush: Through the Camera Eye

1985

Director

Kidsongs: A Day at Old MacDonald's Farm

1985

Director

Huey Lewis and the News: The Heart of Rock and Roll

1985

Director

8.0

Billy Crystal: A Comic's Line

1984

Director

2.0

Eddie Murphy: Delirious

1983

Director

7.6

The Doobie Brothers: Live At The Greek Theatre

1982

Director

Rod Stewart: Tonight He's Yours

1981

Director

This Is Your Life: 30th Anniversary Special

1981

Director

Bob Welch & Friends: Live from the Roxy

1981

Director

Queen: Live at the Rainbow '74

1974

Director

7.8

The Rolling Stones: The Marquee Club 1971

1971

Director

9.0

Television (6)

Celebrity Duets

2006

Director

American Idol

Director

Roundhouse

Director

Kidsongs

Director

Kidsongs

Executive Producer

Solid Gold

Director