Fred Gabourie (September 19, 1881 - March 1, 1951)[1] was a technical director and department head.

As one author put it, "Fred Gabourie had the most interesting job in the world: He solved problems for Buster Keaton.

"[3] As technical director, he was responsible for set design, construction, props management, and location scouting.

[5] Gabourie also worked out how to accomplish the famous stunt in Steamboat Bill, Jr. in which the front of a house (weighing two tons) falls on Keaton without harming him.

[7] Gabourie was also responsible for the ships in the silent version of The Sea Hawk.