Bernard L. Kowalski

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Bernard Louis Kowalski (born August 2, 1929 in Brownsville , Texas , † October 26, 2007 in Los Angeles ) was an American film director , film producer and screenwriter .

biography

Kowalski began his film career in 1934 at the age of five as an extra alongside actors such as Errol Flynn . His first films include Dodge City, produced in 1939, and the Virginia City strip, made a year later .

Kowalski's work behind the camera began in 1946 - he was 17 years old at the time - when he gained his first experience as an employee of his father, who worked in Hollywood as an assistant director and production manager .

The son made a career soon after. So he only acted briefly as an assistant director in the television series Medic , which was shot between 1954 and 1956. Just one year after starting his work as assistant director, Kowalski was able to direct the western series Smoking Colts , which is still known today, for the first time .

Further film and television projects followed.

The 9th episode (The Truth) of Season 5 of One Tree Hill was dedicated to him.

Filmography (selection)

Director

producer

Screenwriter

Awards

For his work on the crime series Baretta , Kowalski was nominated once for an Emmy in 1976 and 1977 .

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personal data
SURNAME Kowalski, Bernard L.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Kowalski, Bernard Louis
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American film director, film producer and screenwriter
DATE OF BIRTH August 2, 1929
PLACE OF BIRTH Brownsville , Texas
DATE OF DEATH October 26, 2007
Place of death los Angeles