William Bowers

Works
Actor (1), Screenplay (5), Story (1), Producer (1), Writer (1),
Birthday
1916-01-17

William Bowers - , Screenplay, Story, Producer, Writer known for his work in such projectsAdvice for working with the Map of emotions: «The Godfather Part II» (1974), «The Gunfighter» (1950), «Support Your Local Sheriff!» (1969), «The Law and Jake Wade» (1958), «Criss Cross» (1949),

William Bowers (Las Cruces, 1916 - Woodland Hills, California, 1987) was a reporter in Long Beach, California before becoming a screenwriter and specializing in writing comedy westerns and also turned out several thrillers. His first credited screenplay was My Favorite Spy in 1942.

His career noticeably picked up after his Oscar nomination for the gritty Gregory Peck Western The Gunfighter in 1950, leading to such assignments as the remake of My Man Godfrey in 1957 and The Sheepman in 1958 (a second Oscar nomination).

Bowers produced the last film that he wrote, the superior Western parody Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969). He also had a bit part as an actor in The Godfather Part II (1974).

The most significant works of William Bowers

The Godfather Part II
The Godfather Part II (1974)
Character: Senate Committee Chairman
Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969)

Position: Screenplay, Producer
The Gunfighter (1950)

Position: Screenplay, Story
Criss Cross (1949)

Position: Writer
The Law and Jake Wade (1958)

Position: Screenplay
Tight Spot (1955)

Position: Screenplay
The Sheepman (1958)

Position: Screenplay


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