Online Obituary of Christopher Bowman
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Memorial Service for Christopher Bowman
was held on
Thursday January 17, 2008
1:00 P.M.
St. Cyril of Jerusalem
4548 Haskell Avenue
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Bowman's family asked that any donations be made in his honor
to the
U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund.
20 First Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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- Christopher Bowman
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- Christopher Bowman was born in Hollywood, California on March 30, 1967. He was known internationally as "Bowman the Showman." As a skater, Christopher became one of the most electric, mesmerizing men's singles skaters in history. For ten years he was in the spotlight of United States and World figure skating as a two time United States National Champion and the winner of five United States National Championship Medals and two World Championship Medals as well as being a former Junior Worlds Champion and two time Untied States Winter Olympic Team Member. Even though Christopher was one of the most controversial athletes in American skating history, he had the biggest fan base of all National Winter Olympians.
- Christopher Bowman was a child actor who starred in commercials, movies and television shows. He is most often remembered for his portrayal of Benjamin in the popular television series "Little House on the Prairie." After a very successful competitive skating career, Christopher once again found himself at home in front of a camera as he has embarked on a natural career of television commentating.
- Recently, Christopher was still a fun-loving guy and serious about his sport. He was a well known coach, choreographer and sports commentator and had recently returned to acting. He had a role as an assistant coach in the upcoming Brian De Palma-directed movie "Down and Distance" starring Gary Busey.
Bowman is survived by his parents and a daughter with his former wife, Annette Bowman.
COMPETITIVE HIGHLIGHTS:
1988-1992 Olympic Teams
1989 United States National Men's Figure Skating Champion
1989 Olympic Athlete of the Year
1988-1992 USA Winter Olympic Teams
1989 World Championships Silver Medalist
1989 United States Olympic Committee Athlete of the Year
1990 World Championships Bronze Medalist
1992 United States National Men's Figure Skating Champion Winner of 31 International Medals
Seven Years with "Champions on Ice" tour of Olympic and World Figure Skating Champions
Star of Ice Capades ("Made in America Tour")
Honorary Life Member of Los Angeles Figure Skating Club
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS :
Writing, Martial Arts, Swimming and Equestrian Awards
ENTERTAINMENT ACHIEVEMENTS:
Commentator CBS Radio Winter Olympics 2002 Salt Lake City, Utah
34-year AFTRA member
32-year SAG member
Member AGVA
Featured in Feb. 12, 1990 issue of Sports Illustrated
Pilot "The Good Guys" CBS 1966
Three motion pictures
More than 200 television commercials
Guest host of "Love Line" KROQ FM (Los Angeles)
Model for Saks Fifth Avenue
More than 100 print advertisements
People, Time, US and Rolling Stone Magazines
Eye on LA
Washington Post
New York Times and Los Angeles Times
1982 season role "Little House on the Prairie"
1982 season role "Archie Bunker's Place"
3 years as the Lead Skating Analyst for ESPN 3 years
Analyst and reporter for Fox Sports
Access Hollywood
Inside Edition
Inside Edge (FOX)
Dateline (NBC)
Co-host of Fox's Rock 'n Roll Figure Skating Championships with James Brown
Co-host of US Pro Skating
Championships with Jim Lampley (UPN)
ESPN's lead skating analyst
Host and announcer for TNN's "Skating Goes Country"
Host and announcer for TNN's "A Holiday Celebration on Ice" starring Billy Ray Cyrus and Nancy Kerrigan
"Ice and Away" Documentary, The Learning Channel (TLC)
Fox Sports commentator and analyst
Fox Sports Champion Series (reporter)
Coach and Choreographer for National and International Competitors
3-Time Professional Skaters Association Nominee for Commentator of the Year
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS
Owner-President of Bowman Skating Schools Inc.
Owner-President of Bowman Skating Academy
Co-Owner - Partner of Competitive Edge Marketing & Management
COACHING ACHIEVEMENTS
Coach and Choreographer for National and International Competitors
Technical Coach via-video for skaters all over the World
Technical Analyst and Coach for Collegiate and NHL Players
On and Off Ice Training and Technical Analyst for Boston University, USA Hockey (17 and under Developmental Team), Quebec National League, Central Texas Black Hawks and Motor City Chiefs |
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