Dennis Bowen | |
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Born | Dennis Keith Bowen September 9, 1950 Gainesville, Florida, U.S. |
Died | March 9, 2012 (aged 61) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1975–2002 |
Partner | Judy Holliday |
Children | 1 |
Dennis Keith Bowen (September 9, 1950 – March 9, 2012) was an American character actor. His filmography included numerous films, more than one hundred television shows, and over one thousand television commercials during his career.
Early life
Bowen was born in Gainesville, Florida, on September 9, 1950.
Career
Bowen served in the United States Navy before pursuing an acting career. Outside of acting, Bowen was a recipient of the Medal of Valor from the California State Fireman's Association. Bowen's film credits included Record City, Van Nuys Blvd., Gas Pump Girls, and Caddyshack II. His best-known television roles included the 1970s ABC television series, Welcome Back, Kotter, in which he had a recurring role as Todd Ludlow.
Personal life
Bowen died on March 9, 2012, at the age of 61. He was survived by his partner, Judy Holliday, and his daughter. Bowen was a resident of the Toluca Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1977 | Record City | Danny | |
1979 | Van Nuys Blvd. | Greg | |
1979 | Gas Pump Girls | Roger | |
1988 | Caddyshack II | Construction Worker | |
1989 | Lisa | Alison's Boyfriend | |
1989 | Martians Go Home | Tape Dealer | |
1995 | Bye Bye Love | Father at Dad's Day Out | |
1999 | Restraining Order | Cop #2 |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1975 | The Hatfields and the McCoys | Randall McCoy Jr. | Television film |
1975–1976 | Welcome Back, Kotter | Todd Ludlow | 5 episodes |
1976 | The Dark Side of Innocence | Michael Hancock | Television film |
1976 | ABC Afterschool Special | Bix | Episode: "Francesca, Baby" |
1976 | ABC Saturday Comedy Special | Archie Andrews | Episode: "Archie" |
1977 | Code R | Jerry | Episode: "High Adventure" |
1977 | Future Cop | Red | Episode: "The Mad Mad Bomber" |
1979 | How the West Was Won | Lt. Anderson | Episode: "L'Affaire Riel" |
1980 | The Incredible Hulk | Dale Jenks | Episode: "Deathmask" |
1983 | CHiPs | Renzlo T. Johnson II | Episode: "Fun House" |
1985 | Kids Don't Tell | Ted | Television film |
1985 | Hotel | Jack McAdoo | Episode: "Resolutions" |
1985 | Command 5 | Larry Webster | Television film |
1986 | Hunter | Buzz Willens | Episode: "The Setup" |
1989 | Fear Stalk | Officer #2 | Television film |
1990 | Love and Lies | Young Man at Bar | |
1991 | Santa Barbara | Pilot | Episode #1.1712 |
1996 | Death Benefit | D.A.'s Assistant | Television film |
1996 | Norma Jean & Marilyn | Tom Kelly | |
1997 | Team Knight Rider | Scientist | Episode: "The 'A' List" |
1997 | Breast Men | Happy Doctor | Television film |
1997–2001 | JAG | Captain Crowley / Nick Keneally | 2 episodes |
1998 | Martial Law | Andy | Episode: "Shanghai Express" |
2000, 2001 | Diagnosis: Murder | Pilot / Co-Pilot | 2 episodes |
2002 | First Monday | Mr. Moran | Episode: "Crime and Punishment" |
References
- ^ "Dennis Bowen obituary". Los Angeles Times. 2012-03-14. Retrieved 2012-04-01.
External links
- Dennis Bowen at IMDb
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