Known For
Directing
Born
Dec 21, 1940
Died
Jan 15, 2023
Place of Birth
West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
Credits
59 titles
Bruce Gowers
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, The MTV Awards, the Billboard Awards and the American Music Awards, event specials including Live Earth, Live 8 and President Bill Clinton’s Inaugural Concert at the Lincoln Memorial and music specials for Michael Jackson and The Jacksons, The Rolling Stones, Ray Charles, Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart and Britney Spears. See credits below. HBO and Showtime provided the opportunity to direct comedy specials with the biggest names in the business: Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfeld. For Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and PBS Bruce turned his attention to the popular kids series’ Roundhouse, The Kidsongs TV Show (co-creator), The Amanda Show, All That and the Teen Choice Awards. In the first wave of reality shows, Bruce executive produced and directed The Spectacular World of Guinness Records, America’s Funniest People (co-creator) and This is Your Life. Along the way Bruce has directed documentaries (for the Rolling Stones and Salvador Dali), ice shows, magic shows (Penn and Teller), comedy series (Whose Line is it Anyway), sports (wrestling, soccer and horse racing), talk shows (Tony Tenille), game shows (Family Feud), sitcoms (The Life and Times of Edgar Briggs) and interviews specials (David Frost with various heads of state).
Known For
Filmography
The 10 Faces of Michael Jackson
Self
The Best British Rock Concert of All Time: Live at Knebworth
Director
Celebrity Duets
Director
I Walk the Line: A Night for Johnny Cash
Director
The Story of Bohemian Rhapsody
Self
Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas
Director
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
Director
Prince : Musicology Live 2004ever (Live in Los Angeles)
Director
American Idol
Director
American Idol: The Search For A Superstar
Director
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
Director
Sarah Brightman: La Luna - Live in Concert
Director
Jennifer Lopez | Feelin' So Good
Director
Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
Director
Britney Spears: Live and More!
Director
The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Babylon Tour '97-98
Production Director
Fleetwood Mac: The Dance
Director
Kidsongs: I Can Do It
Executive Producer
Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast
Director
Paula Poundstone Goes to Harvard
Director
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Director
Woodstock 94
Director
Kidsongs: Country Sing-Along
Executive Producer
Nine Inch Nails: Woodstock 94
Director
Primus: Woodstock 94
Director
Sing-Along Songs: Campout at Walt Disney World
Executive Producer
Prince: The Hits Collection
Director
Pete Townshend Live in New York Featuring Psychoderelict
Director
Rod Stewart Vagabond Heart Tour
Director
Roundhouse
Director
The 14th Annual Young Comedians Show
Director
Paul McCartney: Unplugged
Director
The Cure: MTV Unplugged
Director
Kidsongs: Very Silly Songs
Director
Paula Poundstone: Cats, Cops and Stuff
Director
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
Director
Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed
Director
Kidsongs: Ride the Roller Coaster
Director
The Best of All Star Band: Live in Concert
Director
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Director
Richard Lewis: I'm Exhausted
Director
George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?
Director
Harry Anderson's Sideshow
Director
Kidsongs
Director
Jerry Seinfeld: Stand-Up Confidential
Director
Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met
Director
Kidsongs: A Day at Old MacDonald's Farm
Director
Huey Lewis and the News: The Heart of Rock and Roll
Director
Rush: Through the Camera Eye
Director
Billy Crystal: A Comic's Line
Director