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.[1]
Dennis Bowen | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Early life
editBowen was born in Gainesville, Florida, on September 9, 1950.[1]
Career
editBowen served in the United States Navy before pursuing an acting career.[1] Outside of acting, Bowen was a recipient of the Medal of Valor from the California State Fireman's Association.[1] 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
editBowen died on March 9, 2012, at the age of 61.[1] He was survived by his partner, Judy Holliday, and his daughter. Bowen was a resident of the Toluca Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles.[1]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Dennis Bowen obituary". Los Angeles Times. 2012-03-14. Retrieved 2012-04-01.
External links
edit- Dennis Bowen at IMDb
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