George Bowers (filmmaker) facts for kids

George Bowers (born April 20, 1944 – died August 18, 2012) was a talented American film director, editor, and producer. He worked on many movies and TV shows for almost 40 years. He helped create nearly 30 feature films as an editor.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

George Bowers was born in the Bronx, New York. After finishing high school, he started his career in film editing. He learned a lot from Hugh A. Robertson, who was one of the first African-Americans to join the Motion Picture Editors Guild.

Bowers began as an assistant editor at ABC right after high school. Later, after serving in the military, he worked for Robertson's company, Byro Productions. His first time being credited as an editor for a feature film was for the TV movie ...And Beautiful II in 1970.

George Bowers as a Film Editor

George Bowers worked as a film editor from 1970 until his last film in 2008. He often worked with directors like Joseph Ruben and Penny Marshall. Some of his well-known editing projects include A League of Their Own (1992), directed by Penny Marshall, and The Stepfather (1987), directed by Joseph Ruben.

Bowers also helped teach younger editors, like Sam Pollard. Pollard later became a well-known editor for many of director Spike Lee's films.

Notable Films Edited by George Bowers

• Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008)
• Roll Bounce (2005)
• Walking Tall (2004)
• From Hell (2001)
• How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998)
• The Preacher's Wife (1996)
• Money Train (1995)
• A League of Their Own (1992)
• Sleeping with the Enemy (1991)
• Harlem Nights (1989)
• The Stepfather (1987)
• The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984)

George Bowers as a Director

Besides editing, George Bowers also directed several films. Some of his directing work includes:

• Private Resort (1985), which starred Johnny Depp and Rob Morrow.
• My Tutor (1983), featuring Crispin Glover.
• Body and Soul (1981).
• The Hearse (1980).
• He also directed some episodes of the TV shows Dukes of Hazzard (1979) and Vegetable Soup (1976).

Later Life and Legacy

George Bowers passed away on August 18, 2012, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 68. His death was due to complications from heart surgery.

Bowers was a respected member of the film community. He was chosen to be a part of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which is the group that gives out the Oscars. He was also a member of the American Cinema Editors, a professional group for film editors.]