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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).
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- wc Gender: Male
- calendar_month Birth Date: 1940-12-21
- event Death Date 2023-01-15
- school Known for: Directing
- star Popularity: 1.3
- info Birth Place West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland
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smart_display Movies and TV shows by Bruce Gowers
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Billy Crystal: A Comic's Line
1984-02-10
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Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met
1986-10-11
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George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?
1988-06-12
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Eddie Murphy: Delirious
1983-10-15
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Rod Stewart: Tonight He's Yours
1981-12-19
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Fleetwood Mac: The Dance
1997-08-12
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Paul McCartney: Unplugged
1991-04-03
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Queen: Live at the Rainbow
1974-11-19
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Britney Spears - Live and More!
2000-06-05
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This Is Your Life: 30th Anniversary Special
1981-02-26
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Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
2001-11-13
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Jerry Seinfeld: Stand-Up Confidential
1987-09-05
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The Doobie Brothers: Live At The Greek Theatre
1982-10-01
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Paula Poundstone: Cats, Cops and Stuff
1990-11-17
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Jennifer Lopez | Feelin' So Good
2000-11-07
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Nine Inch Nails: Woodstock 94
1994-08-13
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American Idol: The Search For A Superstar
2002-01-01
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Rodney Dangerfield's 75th Birthday Toast
1997-01-01
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Mickey's Fun Songs: Campout at Walt Disney World
1994-04-19
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The Best of All Star Band: Live in Concert
1990-01-01
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Kidsongs: Country Sing-Along
1994-12-13
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Kidsongs: Country Sing-Along
1994-12-13
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Kidsongs: I Can Do It
1997-05-08
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Kidsongs: I Can Do It
1997-05-08
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Prince : Musicology Live 2004ever (Live in Los Angeles)
2004-03-29
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Kidsongs: Ride the Roller Coaster
1990-03-01
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Kidsongs: Ride the Roller Coaster
1990-03-01
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Woodstock 94
1995-01-01
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The Cure: MTV Unplugged
1991-03-03
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Rush: Through the Camera Eye
1985-07-17
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Kidsongs: A Day at Old MacDonald's Farm
1985-12-03
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The Best British Rock Concert of All Time, Live at Knebworth
2010-06-20
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Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
1995-07-16
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Bob Welch & Friends: Live from the Roxy
1981-01-01
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Paula Poundstone Goes to Harvard
1996-02-03
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Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas
2004-11-24
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Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
2004-10-07
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Sarah Brightman: La Luna - Live in Concert
2001-01-01
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Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
2000-06-06
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Prince: The Hits Collection
1993-12-14
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Pete Townshend Live in New York Featuring Psychoderelict
1993-11-16
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Kidsongs: Very Silly Songs
1991-02-01
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Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
1990-11-13
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Harry Anderson's Sideshow
1987-10-30
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Richard Lewis: I'm Exhausted
1988-06-18
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Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed
1990-07-07
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The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Babylon Tour '97-98
1997-12-12
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Celebrity Duets
2006-08-29
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American Idol
2002-06-11
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Solid Gold
1980-09-13
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Kidsongs
1987-09-19
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Roundhouse
1992-08-15
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Kidsongs
1987-09-19