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This was Christopher Bowman's Personal BLOG that was added to his Official Website in place of his Rant & Rave Section and Guest Book. Please continue to Post, Rant & Rave or Leave A Message.
Posting access has been changed in order for all to post what they want, which was not a feature when this BLOG was added to the Rant & Rave and Guest Book Sections.
The POSTS Christopher added show his sense of humor and true personality, play along and have fun ... It's what he wanted!
ENJOY!!!
Posting access has been changed in order for all to post what they want, which was not a feature when this BLOG was added to the Rant & Rave and Guest Book Sections.
The POSTS Christopher added show his sense of humor and true personality, play along and have fun ... It's what he wanted!
ENJOY!!!
Christopher Bowman's Personal Journal
When this blog was rediscovered a personal journal that Christopher kept was found in the draft section. It's unclear if these drafts were to be posted or kept as a private journal. The writing that Christopher drafted and saved have now been posted for your review.
Christopher's Bio
Christopher Bowman (Bowman the Showman), a southern California native was born in Hollywood, California on March 30, 1967, raised in Van Nuys and trained in Burbank for 18 years of his skating career.
At a very young age, his parents realized the need for good training and representation therefore enlisting Mary Grady of the Mary Grady Agency (at that time the best children's agency in the business) and acting coach Alice Hour, best known as the script coach for the 1960 Alfred Hitchcock classic Psycho starring Anthony Perkins. Christopher appeared in over 500 television commercials and television shows including Little House on the Pararie & Archie Bunker’s Place along side legends Michael Landon, Melissa Gilbert and Carol O'Connor.
Christopher eventually branched into Feature Films as an Actor and Stuntman through Stunts Unlimited. He's been seen in various films including Casey’s Shadow with Walter Matthau the Troma cult classic Surf Nazi’s Must Die, License to Drive with Corey Haim and Joel Schumacher’s epic film The Lost Boys.
As a skater, Christopher became internationally known as "Bowman the Showman" and became one of the most electric, mesmerizing men's singles skaters in history.
Eighteen years of his career was nurtured by legendary coach Frank Carroll, past coach of skating greats Linda Fratianne and Michelle Kwan. Christopher trained in Toronto, Ontario Canada with his favorite male skater Toller Cranston and coach Ellen Burka, ending his more than 20 years of competitive training with John Nicks.
Christopher was in the spotlight of United States and World figure skating as a 2-time United States National Champion and the winner of 5 United States National Championship Medals and 2 World Championship Medals, Junior Worlds Champion and 2-time Untied States Winter Olympic Team Member. Christopher had the largest fan base in the history of Winter Olympians.
After a very successful competitive skating career, Christopher had once again found himself at home in front of a camera as he has embarked on a natural career of television commentating with FOX sports and as the lead skating analyst for ESPN covering US National and World Championships and numerous elite international events. It was through NBC Radio and WFAN out of New York, he announced for the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games.
Christopher was known as a fun-loving guy who was serious about his sport. Christopher became a well-known coach, with a very successful skating school that hosted figure and power skating seminars internationally.
Most recently, Christopher had re-embarked in his first love of acting, landing a role as an assistant football coach in the family feature film Down and Distance to be released in 2008 with Gary Busey and foot ball legend Brian Bosworth.
On Christmas Day 2007 Christopher was officially engaged to legally marry his long time girlfriend and publicist April Freeman. They were planning a Spring 2008 wedding but together previously shared a private unofficial commitment ceremony on December 25, 2005.
Christopher Bowman passed away on January 10, 2008 at the age of 40 from an accidental overdose of his prescription medication in combination with alcohol and an undiagnosed enlarged heart.
At the time of his death, Christopher was suffering from Bipolar Disorder and many symptoms associated with that disease in addition to other health issues, therefore taking several prescribed medications.
Christopher considered his most successful project and greatest achievement of all time, was having become a father!
Christopher his survived by; His Parents Joyce & Nelson Bowman, Daughter Bianca, Fiancee April Freeman, her Children Samantha & Ashley Freeman, Uncle John Psaila and former wife Annette Bowman.
Biography with the exception of posthumous information, was supplied by Christopher Bowman.
At a very young age, his parents realized the need for good training and representation therefore enlisting Mary Grady of the Mary Grady Agency (at that time the best children's agency in the business) and acting coach Alice Hour, best known as the script coach for the 1960 Alfred Hitchcock classic Psycho starring Anthony Perkins. Christopher appeared in over 500 television commercials and television shows including Little House on the Pararie & Archie Bunker’s Place along side legends Michael Landon, Melissa Gilbert and Carol O'Connor.
Christopher eventually branched into Feature Films as an Actor and Stuntman through Stunts Unlimited. He's been seen in various films including Casey’s Shadow with Walter Matthau the Troma cult classic Surf Nazi’s Must Die, License to Drive with Corey Haim and Joel Schumacher’s epic film The Lost Boys.
As a skater, Christopher became internationally known as "Bowman the Showman" and became one of the most electric, mesmerizing men's singles skaters in history.
Eighteen years of his career was nurtured by legendary coach Frank Carroll, past coach of skating greats Linda Fratianne and Michelle Kwan. Christopher trained in Toronto, Ontario Canada with his favorite male skater Toller Cranston and coach Ellen Burka, ending his more than 20 years of competitive training with John Nicks.
Christopher was in the spotlight of United States and World figure skating as a 2-time United States National Champion and the winner of 5 United States National Championship Medals and 2 World Championship Medals, Junior Worlds Champion and 2-time Untied States Winter Olympic Team Member. Christopher had the largest fan base in the history of Winter Olympians.
After a very successful competitive skating career, Christopher had once again found himself at home in front of a camera as he has embarked on a natural career of television commentating with FOX sports and as the lead skating analyst for ESPN covering US National and World Championships and numerous elite international events. It was through NBC Radio and WFAN out of New York, he announced for the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games.
Christopher was known as a fun-loving guy who was serious about his sport. Christopher became a well-known coach, with a very successful skating school that hosted figure and power skating seminars internationally.
Most recently, Christopher had re-embarked in his first love of acting, landing a role as an assistant football coach in the family feature film Down and Distance to be released in 2008 with Gary Busey and foot ball legend Brian Bosworth.
On Christmas Day 2007 Christopher was officially engaged to legally marry his long time girlfriend and publicist April Freeman. They were planning a Spring 2008 wedding but together previously shared a private unofficial commitment ceremony on December 25, 2005.
Christopher Bowman passed away on January 10, 2008 at the age of 40 from an accidental overdose of his prescription medication in combination with alcohol and an undiagnosed enlarged heart.
At the time of his death, Christopher was suffering from Bipolar Disorder and many symptoms associated with that disease in addition to other health issues, therefore taking several prescribed medications.
Christopher considered his most successful project and greatest achievement of all time, was having become a father!
Christopher his survived by; His Parents Joyce & Nelson Bowman, Daughter Bianca, Fiancee April Freeman, her Children Samantha & Ashley Freeman, Uncle John Psaila and former wife Annette Bowman.
Biography with the exception of posthumous information, was supplied by Christopher Bowman.
