Rob Bowman Biography

Fast Facts

• His production of "Big River" at the Marriott Theater was nominated for a Joseph Jefferson Award for Musical Direction
• In 2002 his film "Reign of Fire" won him the Best Film Award at the Catalonian International Film Festival
• After seeing "The Wizard of Oz" as a child, he became fascinated with filmmaking
• After moving to Los Angeles and working with Stephen Cannell Productions, he began directing TV in 1982 and left the company in 1987
• Directed the first series of "Star Trek: The Next Generation," as well as "Where No One Has Gone Before" in the same year
• Prior to becoming a director, he attended the University of Utah and worked as a bartender
• After Terri Miller stepped down from being the executive producer on the series "Castle" he stepped into the position