Directing
Bruce Gowers
1940-12-21 · West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
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
Eddie Murphy: Delirious
American Idol
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?
Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met
Queen: Live at the Rainbow '74
Jennifer Lopez | Feelin' So Good
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
The Story of Bohemian Rhapsody
Fleetwood Mac: The Dance
Britney Spears: Live and More!
The Best British Rock Concert of All Time: Live at Knebworth
Prince: The Hits Collection
Jerry Seinfeld: Stand-Up Confidential
Movie credits · 53
The 10 Faces of Michael Jackson
The Best British Rock Concert of All Time: Live at Knebworth
I Walk the Line: A Night for Johnny Cash
The Story of Bohemian Rhapsody
Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
Prince : Musicology Live 2004ever (Live in Los Angeles)
American Idol: The Search For A Superstar
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
Sarah Brightman: La Luna - Live in Concert
Jennifer Lopez | Feelin' So Good
Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
Britney Spears: Live and More!
The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Babylon Tour '97-98
Fleetwood Mac: The Dance
Kidsongs: I Can Do It
Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast
Paula Poundstone Goes to Harvard
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Woodstock 94
Kidsongs: Country Sing-Along
Nine Inch Nails: Woodstock 94
Primus: Woodstock 94
Mickey's Fun Songs: Campout at Walt Disney World
Prince: The Hits Collection
Pete Townshend Live in New York Featuring Psychoderelict
Rod Stewart Vagabond Heart Tour
The 14th Annual Young Comedians Show
Paul McCartney: Unplugged
The Cure: MTV Unplugged
Kidsongs: Very Silly Songs
Paula Poundstone: Cats, Cops and Stuff
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed
Kidsongs: Ride the Roller Coaster
The Best of All Star Band: Live in Concert
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Richard Lewis: I'm Exhausted
George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?
Harry Anderson's Sideshow
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