George McCowan
Biography
George McCowan was a Canadian film and television director born on June 27, 1927, in Paris, Ontario, Canada. He passed away on November 1, 1995, at the age of 68. McCowan began his career working for the Canadian Broadcasting Company before moving to the United States in 1967. As a director, he worked on numerous television series, most notably directing seven episodes of Charlie's Angels, as well as episodes of S.W.A.T., Starsky and Hutch, The Streets of San Francisco, Fantasy Island, and Hart to Hart. His film credits include the 1971 Canadian hockey film Face-Off, the 1972 feature The Magnificent Seven Ride!, and the 1972 horror film Frogs. Throughout his career, McCowan accumulated a total of 54 known credits in the entertainment industry.
Career overview
George McCowan was a Canadian film and television director active in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Born in Paris, Ontario, Canada, on June 27, 1927, he began his career working for the Canadian Broadcasting Company. In 1967, he moved from Canada to the United States, where he continued his professional career. McCowan passed away on November 1, 1995, at the age of sixty-eight.
Throughout his career, McCowan directed numerous television programs and films, mostly working on television movies and series. He is most notable for directing seven episodes of Charlie's Angels, as well as directing episodes of S.W.A.T. and Starsky and Hutch. Additionally, he worked more often with television shows such as The Streets of San Francisco, Fantasy Island, and Hart to Hart.
In addition to his extensive television work, McCowan directed several feature films. His film credits include the 1971 Canadian hockey film Face-Off, the 1972 film The Magnificent Seven Ride!, and the 1972 horror film Frogs. Across his career, he accumulated fifty-four known credits as a director in the film and television industries.
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Full Filmography
54 titles- War of the Worlds (1988) Director
- Night Heat (1985) Director
- Bring 'Em Back Alive (1982) Director
- Nero Wolfe (1981) Director
- The July Group (1980) Director
- Hart to Hart (1979) Director
- The Littlest Hobo (1979) Director
- The Shape of Things to Come (1979) Director
- The Return of Mod Squad (1979) Director
- Fantasy Island (1978) Director
- Vega$ (1978) Director
- Return to Fantasy Island (1978) Director
- Charlie's Angels (1976) Director
- Shadow of the Hawk (1976) Director
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) Director
- S.W.A.T. (1975) Director
- Murder on Flight 502 (1975) Director
- Carter's Army (1975) Director
- The Manhunter (1974) Director
- The inbreaker (1974) Director
- To Kill the King (1974) Director
- Barnaby Jones (1973) Director
- The Starlost (1973) Director
- The Rookies (1972) Director
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) Director
- Search (1972) Director
- The Magnificent Seven Ride! (1972) Director
- Frogs (1972) Director
- Welcome Home, Johnny Bristol (1972) Director
- Cannon (1971) Director
- Face-Off (1971) Director
- Love Hate Love (1971) Director
- Cannon (1971) Director
- If Tomorrow Comes (1971) Director
- The Face of Fear (1971) Director
- Dan August (1970) Director
- The Young Rebels (1970) Director
- The Silent Force (1970) Director
- Run, Simon, Run (1970) Director
- The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again (1970) Director
- The Sixth Column (1970) Director
- The Challenge (1970) Director
- The New People (1969) Director
- The Ballad of Andy Crocker (1969) Director
- The Monk (1969) Director
- The Mod Squad (1968) Director
- The Ugliest Girl in Town (1968) Director
- The Invaders (1967) Director
- Judd, for the Defense (1967) Director
- Felony Squad (1966) Director
- Wojeck (1966) Director
- The F.B.I. (1965) Director
- The Forest Rangers (1963) Director
- The Love War Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is George McCowan best known for?
George McCowan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Chasing Amy (1997), Night Heat (1985), The Stepford Wives (1975), Nero Wolfe (1981).
When and where was George McCowan born?
George McCowan was born on June 27, 1927 in Paris, Ontario, Canada. They passed away on November 1, 1995.
How many credits does George McCowan have?
George McCowan has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 1988.
What is George McCowan's background in cinema and television?
George McCowan was a Canadian film and television director born on June 27, 1927, in Paris, Ontario, Canada. He passed away on November 1, 1995, at the age of 68. McCowan began his career working for the Canadian Broadcasting Company before moving to the United States in 1967. As a director, he worked on numerous telev...