- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- December 21, 1940
- Place of Birth
- West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
- Died
- January 15, 2023
Bruce Gowers
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 …
Filmography
movieThe 10 Faces of Michael Jackson
2015 · Self
movieThe Best British Rock Concert of All Time: Live at Knebworth
2010 · Director
tvCelebrity Duets
2006 · Director
I Walk the Line: A Night for Johnny Cash
movieI Walk the Line: A Night for Johnny Cash
2005 · Director
movieThe Story of Bohemian Rhapsody
2004 · Self
Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas
movieKelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas
2004 · Director
movieGenius. A Night for Ray Charles
2004 · Director
moviePrince : Musicology Live 2004ever (Live in Los Angeles)
2004 · Director
tvAmerican Idol
2002 · Director
movieAmerican Idol: The Search For A Superstar
2002 · Director
movieMichael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
2001 · Director
movieSarah Brightman: La Luna - Live in Concert
2001 · Director
movieJennifer Lopez | Feelin' So Good
2000 · Director
movieArista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
2000 · Director
movieBritney Spears: Live and More!
2000 · Director
movieThe Rolling Stones: Bridges to Babylon Tour '97-98
1997 · Production Director
movieFleetwood Mac: The Dance
1997 · Director
movieKidsongs: I Can Do It
1997 · Director, Executive Producer
movieRodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast
1997 · Director
Paula Poundstone Goes to Harvard
moviePaula Poundstone Goes to Harvard
1996 · Director
movieMichael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
1995 · Director
movieWoodstock 94
1995 · Director
movieKidsongs: Country Sing-Along
1994 · Director, Executive Producer
movieNine Inch Nails: Woodstock 94
1994 · Director
moviePrimus: Woodstock 94
1994 · Director
movieMickey's Fun Songs: Campout at Walt Disney World
1994 · Executive Producer
moviePrince: The Hits Collection
1993 · Director
moviePete Townshend Live in New York Featuring Psychoderelict
1993 · Director
movieRod Stewart Vagabond Heart Tour
1992 · Director
tvRoundhouse
1992 · Director
movieThe 14th Annual Young Comedians Show
1991 · Director
moviePaul McCartney: Unplugged
1991 · Director
movieThe Cure: MTV Unplugged
1991 · Director
movieKidsongs: Very Silly Songs
1991 · Director
moviePaula Poundstone: Cats, Cops and Stuff
1990 · Director
movieMadonna: The Immaculate Collection
1990 · Director
movieRichard Lewis: I'm Doomed
1990 · Director
movieKidsongs: Ride the Roller Coaster
1990 · Producer, Director
movieThe Best of All Star Band: Live in Concert
1990 · Director
movieLegends of Rock 'n' Roll
1989 · Director
movieRichard Lewis: I'm Exhausted
1988 · Director
movieGeorge Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?
1988 · Director
movieHarry Anderson's Sideshow
1987 · Director
tvKidsongs
1987 · Director, Executive Producer
movieJerry Seinfeld: Stand-Up Confidential
1987 · Director
movieRobin Williams: An Evening at the Met
1986 · Director
movieKidsongs: A Day at Old MacDonald's Farm
1985 · Director
movieHuey Lewis and the News: The Heart of Rock and Roll
1985 · Director
movieRush: Through the Camera Eye
1985 · Director
movieBilly Crystal: A Comic's Line
1984 · Director
movieEddie Murphy: Delirious
1983 · Director
movieThe Doobie Brothers: Live At The Greek Theatre
1982 · Director
movieRod Stewart: Tonight He's Yours
1981 · Director
This Is Your Life: 30th Anniversary Special
movieThis Is Your Life: 30th Anniversary Special
1981 · Director
Bob Welch & Friends: Live from the Roxy
movieBob Welch & Friends: Live from the Roxy
1981 · Director
tvSolid Gold
1980 · Director
Larry Grayson
tvLarry Grayson
1975 · Director
movieQueen: Live at the Rainbow '74
1974 · Director
movieThe Rolling Stones: The Marquee Club 1971
1971 · Director