Directing · b. 1940 · West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK

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 Ea...

Directed
The Best British Rock Concert of All Time: Live at Knebworth 2010 I Walk the Line: A Night for Johnny Cash 2005 Prince : Musicology Live 2004ever (Live in Los Angeles) 2004 Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas 2004 Genius. A Night for Ray Charles 2004 American Idol: The Search For A Superstar 2002 Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration 2001 Sarah Brightman: La Luna - Live in Concert 2001 Britney Spears: Live and More! 2000 Jennifer Lopez | Feelin' So Good 2000 Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration 2000 Fleetwood Mac: The Dance 1997 Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast 1997 Kidsongs: I Can Do It 1997 Paula Poundstone Goes to Harvard 1996 Woodstock 94 1995 Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory 1995 Nine Inch Nails: Woodstock 94 1994 Kidsongs: Country Sing-Along 1994 Primus: Woodstock 94 1994 Prince: The Hits Collection 1993 Pete Townshend Live in New York Featuring Psychoderelict 1993 Rod Stewart Vagabond Heart Tour 1992 Paul McCartney: Unplugged 1991 The Cure: MTV Unplugged 1991 Kidsongs: Very Silly Songs 1991 Paula Poundstone: Cats, Cops and Stuff 1990 The Best of All Star Band: Live in Concert 1990 Kidsongs: Ride the Roller Coaster 1990 Madonna: The Immaculate Collection 1990 Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed 1990 Legends of Rock 'n' Roll 1989 George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey? 1988 Richard Lewis: I'm Exhausted 1988 Jerry Seinfeld: Stand-Up Confidential 1987 Harry Anderson's Sideshow 1987 Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met 1986 Rush: Through the Camera Eye 1985 Kidsongs: A Day at Old MacDonald's Farm 1985 Huey Lewis and the News: The Heart of Rock and Roll 1985 Billy Crystal: A Comic's Line 1984 Eddie Murphy: Delirious 1983 The Doobie Brothers: Live At The Greek Theatre 1982 Rod Stewart: Tonight He's Yours 1981 This Is Your Life: 30th Anniversary Special 1981 Bob Welch & Friends: Live from the Roxy 1981 Queen: Live at the Rainbow '74 1974 The Rolling Stones: The Marquee Club 1971 1971
Acting
The 10 Faces of Michael Jackson Self 2015 The Story of Bohemian Rhapsody Self 2004
Other Credits
The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Babylon Tour '97-98 Production Director 1997 Mickey's Fun Songs: Campout at Walt Disney World Executive Producer 1994
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