Memorial Service for Christopher Bowmanwas held onThursday January 17, 2008 1:00 P.M.St. Cyril of Jerusalem 4548 Haskell Avenue  Sherman Oaks, CA 91403Bowman's family asked that any donations be made in his honor to the U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund.20 First StreetColorado Springs, CO 80906Or Donate Online Christopher Bowman  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 Teams1989 United States National Men's Figure Skating Champion1989 Olympic Athlete of the Year1988-1992 USA Winter Olympic Teams1989 World Championships Silver Medalist1989 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 MedalsSeven Years with "Champions on Ice" tour of Olympic and World Figure Skating ChampionsStar of Ice Capades ("Made in America Tour") Honorary Life Member of Los Angeles Figure Skating Club OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS :Writing, Martial Arts, Swimming and Equestrian AwardsENTERTAINMENT ACHIEVEMENTS:Commentator CBS Radio Winter Olympics 2002 Salt Lake City, Utah34-year AFTRA member32-year SAG memberMember AGVAFeatured in Feb. 12, 1990 issue of Sports IllustratedPilot "The Good Guys" CBS 1966 Three motion picturesMore than 200 television commercialsGuest host of "Love Line" KROQ FM (Los Angeles)Model for Saks Fifth AvenueMore than 100 print advertisementsPeople, Time, US and Rolling Stone MagazinesEye on LAWashington PostNew York Times and Los Angeles Times1982 season role "Little House on the Prairie"1982 season role "Archie Bunker's Place"3 years as the Lead Skating Analyst for ESPN 3 yearsAnalyst and reporter for Fox SportsAccess HollywoodInside EditionInside Edge (FOX)Dateline (NBC)Co-host of Fox's Rock 'n Roll Figure Skating Championships with James BrownCo-host of US Pro SkatingChampionships with Jim Lampley (UPN)ESPN's lead skating analystHost 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 analystFox Sports Champion Series (reporter)Coach and Choreographer for National and International Competitors3-Time Professional Skaters Association Nominee for Commentator of the YearBUSINESS ACQUISITIONS Owner-President of Bowman Skating Schools Inc.Owner-President of Bowman Skating AcademyCo-Owner - Partner of Competitive Edge Marketing & ManagementCOACHING ACHIEVEMENTSCoach and Choreographer for National and International CompetitorsTechnical Coach via-video for skaters all over the WorldTechnical Analyst and Coach for Collegiate and NHL PlayersOn 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