Dennis Bowen should not be confused with Denis Bowen.
Dennis Bowen | |
Birth Name: | Dennis Keith Bowen |
Birth Date: | September 9, 1950 |
Birth Place: | Gainesville, Florida, U.S. |
Death Date: | March 9, 2012 (aged 61) |
Death Place: | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation: | Actor |
Partner: | Judy Holliday |
Children: | 1 |
Years Active: | 1975–2002 |
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]
Bowen was born in Gainesville, Florida, on September 9, 1950.
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.
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.
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 |
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 | Pilot / Co-Pilot | 2 episodes | ||
2002 | First Monday | Mr. Moran | Episode: "Crime and Punishment" |